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Perez feels better prepared to get on top of Red Bull’s new RB20
Despite finishing as runner-up in the 2023 F1 championship, Sergio Perez had a forgettable campaign, lagging 290 points behind teammate Max Verstappen and failing to secure any victories in the last 18 rounds despite multiple Q3 misses. As Perez felt increasingly uncomfortable with the RB19 throughout the season, car issues and performance sacrifices became evident. The low point at Qatar and Japan prompted a significant learning curve for Perez and the team. Simulations before the US Grand Prix provided valuable insights for Perez, who aims to apply those lessons to Red Bull’s 2024 car. With a renewed focus on understanding mistakes and improvements needed, Perez looks forward to his fourth year with Red Bull and the potential of the new RB20 car. Improved low-speed performance on the RB20 offers Perez optimism for the upcoming season, where he plans to prioritize consistency and capitalize on every opportunity to establish a strong foundation early on and maintain it throughout the season.
