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Christian Horner has called on Sergio Perez to up his game as Red Bull’s constructors’ crown looks to be at threat.
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has emphasized the importance of both drivers performing at their best in order to turn around their current standings slump in the F1 constructors’ championship. Despite being early favorites for the championship, Red Bull has not won a race in the last eight events, with Sergio Perez struggling to match Max Verstappen’s performance. The team has now been overtaken by McLaren in the standings, with Perez trailing Verstappen by a significant 187 points. Horner has called on Perez to step up his game and secure more podium finishes to maximize the team’s points haul. The upcoming races will be crucial for Red Bull to regain the lead, with Horner highlighting the team’s determination to keep fighting for both championships. Max Verstappen leads the drivers’ championship by 52 points, with Red Bull aiming to secure his fourth F1 title by the end of the season.
