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The Mexican is struggling to match teammate Verstappen in the Red Bull.
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner admits that Sergio Perez’s recent performances have put the team at a disadvantage compared to their rivals McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari. Despite initially challenging his teammate Max Verstappen for race victories, Perez has struggled in several races this season. After winning two races in the first four rounds, Perez went through a five-race slump without making it to Q3, falling out of contention for the Drivers’ title. Though Red Bull is not under threat this season, their focus has shifted to next year, as McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari are expected to improve their cars. Horner emphasizes the importance of having two strong drivers to stay competitive, as Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari all boast closely-matched driver pairings. Red Bull needs to get Perez back to his best form to achieve their goal of having both drivers finish first and second.
Source: RacingNews 365
