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The Mexican has endured a shocking run of races compared to teammate Max Verstappen.
Christian Horner, the Team Principal of Red Bull Racing, expressed his desire for Sergio Perez to regain his early 2023 form, following a series of challenging races in Formula 1. Perez had a strong start to the season, winning two out of the first four races in Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan. However, his performance declined after the Miami Grand Prix, with five consecutive failed attempts to make it to Q3. Perez’s second place in the Drivers’ Championship is now under threat from Lewis Hamilton. Horner emphasized the importance of Perez rediscovering his form in the final phase of the championship.
On the other hand, Horner praised Max Verstappen for his exceptional driving and performance throughout the season. Verstappen has continued to evolve and grow as a driver, exceeding expectations and showcasing outstanding skills in race reading, tire management, and mental strength in high-pressure situations. The combination of Verstappen’s talent and the dominance of the RB19 car has led Red Bull to win all but one of the 17 races this year, making the season less stressful to manage. Horner highlighted that Verstappen’s achievements have raised the level of the entire team, emphasizing his dominance not only in this year but also in the past couple of years.
Source: RacingNews 365
