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Max Verstappen has admitted the hype around Sergio Perez fighting for the Formula 1 title during the early stages of
After Perez’s win in Azerbaijan, there were only six points separating him from his Red Bull teammate, Verstappen. However, Verstappen quickly regained his dominance by winning ten consecutive races. Perez struggled during this period, failing to progress in qualifying at five straight events. Despite a recovery towards the end of the season, Perez finished 290 points behind Verstappen. Verstappen was not worried about Perez’s momentum, as he was confident that the later tracks would suit him better. Perez has vowed to learn from his struggles and mount a renewed bid for the title in 2024, but Verstappen has warned him that consistency is crucial in a championship battle.
