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Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has warned Sergio Perez that he can’t encounter a repeat of last year’s qualifying
Despite Red Bull’s dominance in the previous season, Sergio Perez had a difficult time and finished a substantial 454 points behind his teammate Max Verstappen. His struggles in qualifying were a major issue, with an average position of eighth following eight Q3 absences. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that the competition will be closer this season due to diminishing returns under the current regulations. Horner has expressed his confidence in Perez but stated that he must improve his qualifying performance to secure a new contract. Perez’s current deal with Red Bull expires at the end of the year, and Horner has indicated that there is interest from other drivers in the seat next to Verstappen. Perez is aware of what he needs to do and is aiming to learn from Verstappen as he targets his first Drivers’ Championship. Red Bull will unveil their RB20 car at a season launch event on February 15th, ahead of the pre-season test and first race in Bahrain.
