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Sergio Perez struggles to adapt as quickly as Max Verstappen when Red Bull’s car isn’t performing well, according to team principal Christian Horner. Verstappen won the Canadian Grand Prix af…
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Sergio Perez struggles to adapt as quickly as Max Verstappen when the car is not performing well, as Perez dropped out in Q1 for the second consecutive race due to issues with curb riding. Horner remains confident that Perez will bounce back on tracks that suit the car better, like in Barcelona. Red Bull was fortunate that Ferrari did not score any points, but they need Perez to start scoring again like he did in the first four races.
Verstappen has acknowledged that the issues with the curbs have been present since 2022, and Horner believes addressing this problem could lead to a step forward in competitiveness. Despite the discomfort, Red Bull saw competitive performance in Sector 3, hinting at hidden potential if improvements are made. Horner suggests there might be new parts coming for Red Bull in Barcelona, with the team focusing on strategic upgrades in the midst of a busy racing schedule. Overall, the team is working on optimizing performance to stay at the top of the game in the upcoming races.
