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Christian Horner was open about how “frustrating” it was to “lose” Sergio Perez early from sprint qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Christian Horner expressed his disappointment with Sergio Perez’s recent qualifying failure, as the driver was eliminated early at the Lusail International Circuit. Perez will start the Qatar Grand Prix sprint from P16, marking his fifth consecutive subpar performance in qualifying. Horner openly acknowledged the issue, admitting it is concerning for Perez and the team’s future. With his seat potentially at risk, Perez has the last two races of the season to prove himself. Despite Max Verstappen’s title win, Perez’s struggles have hindered Red Bull’s chances in the constructors’ championship race. Looking ahead to the sprint race, Perez faces a crucial opportunity to turn his weekend around and salvage his season. Horner’s comments reflect the team’s frustration with Perez’s ongoing challenges, signaling a need for improvement moving forward.
