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Christian Horner is adamant that Yuki Tsunoda is an upgrade over Sergio Perez.
Christian Horner believes that Yuki Tsunoda is closer to Max Verstappen than Sergio Perez was, despite Tsunoda’s challenging start at Red Bull. Tsunoda was brought in to replace Liam Lawson after two races this season. Although Tsunoda has shown improvement, he has also faced struggles, scoring only seven points in eight races. Red Bull’s decision to replace Perez has been questioned, especially as the team heavily relies on Verstappen’s exceptional talent. Horner emphasized that developing the fastest car sometimes leads to difficult driving, with Verstappen excelling in this area. He denied claims that Lawson and Tsunoda are significantly behind Verstappen, pointing out Tsunoda’s potential and the setback caused by his crash at Imola. Horner remains optimistic that Tsunoda’s performances will improve with time and regained confidence.
