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Horner: Perez’s Miami defeat a "big psychological blow" in title race
In 2023, Perez had a strong start to the season, with victories in Jeddah and Baku, putting him in contention for the drivers’ championship. However, his chances were greatly improved when Verstappen made a mistake in qualifying in Miami and Perez qualified on pole while Verstappen languished in ninth. In the race, Verstappen made a strategic comeback and overtook Perez after making his pitstop, ultimately winning the race. This race, along with a mistake in Monaco qualifying, dealt a blow to Perez’s confidence and momentum. Despite some ups and downs, Perez showed improvement towards the end of the season and achieved second place in the championship, marking a significant achievement for both him and his team.
