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Sergio Perez scored his first points in Spain last weekend since the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in the middle of May.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is hopeful that Sergio Perez’s “confidence” has been boosted after finishing eighth in the Spanish Grand Prix last weekend, despite starting from P11 due to a grid penalty. Despite finishing one minute behind teammate Max Verstappen, Horner believes Perez will have gained positives from the race. Horner mentioned that Perez achieved the expected finish of P8 based on simulations and hopes Perez will carry this confidence into upcoming races. However, Perez himself described the Spanish GP as a “nightmare,” indicating the ongoing struggles he is facing. Red Bull needs both drivers performing well as McLaren poses a threat in the constructors’ championship, with Horner emphasizing the importance of having Perez in the mix. Despite recent difficulties, Horner believes Perez can bounce back and regain his earlier strong form to contribute effectively to the team’s performance.
