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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has admitted the team requires both drivers “firing on all cylinders” amid Sergio Perez’s struggles in Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Sergio Perez displayed strong performance in Azerbaijan by outclassing Max Verstappen and aiming for a podium finish, but a late clash with Carlos Sainz hindered his success. Unfortunately, Perez’s performance in Singapore was underwhelming, as he was eliminated in Q2 and finished in 10th place. Despite gaining three positions at the start, Perez struggled to overtake Franco Colapinto and failed to pass Nico Hulkenberg during the race. Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner, highlighted Perez’s difficulty in overtaking and emphasized the need for both drivers to perform consistently in order to challenge McLaren in the Constructors’ Championship. Perez acknowledged the missed opportunities for progress in the race and suggested that a more aggressive strategy could have helped overcome slower cars.
