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Perez confident of F1 2024 title shot after hiring mental coach
Mexican racing driver Sergio Perez started the season strong, winning two races and closing in on his teammate Max Verstappen at the top of the Drivers’ Championship. However, a crash during qualifying in Monaco led to a series of disappointing performances, with Perez failing to progress to Q3 in five consecutive events. While Verstappen went on a record-breaking winning streak, Perez only managed five podium finishes since his victory in Azerbaijan. Perez attributes his struggles to the car’s development moving away from his preferred driving style, leading to a lack of confidence on the track. Working with his engineers and hiring a mental coach helped him regain his self-belief, and he now believes he can make a renewed title challenge next year. The slump in form also affected Perez’s personal life, leading him to seek help to be a more positive presence at home. He continues to learn and appreciate the sport of Formula 1.
Source: Motorsport Week
