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Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has stated Sergio Perez “completely collapsed” during the Belgian Grand Prix, after finishing in seventh, despite a front-row start.
Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko harshly criticized Sergio Perez’s performance at the Belgian Grand Prix, where despite qualifying third and being promoted to the front row, he failed to secure a top finish, ending up behind his teammate in seventh. Perez’s disappointing race result raises concerns about his future at Red Bull, with talks scheduled to assess his position in the team. Marko mentioned Perez’s collapse in the last stint and his failure to capitalize on the promising qualifying session as key points of disappointment. Perez’s recent struggles have put him in a precarious position, as he has fallen short of performance clauses in his contract extension, indicating a possible sidelining by Red Bull. Marko hinted at a reassessment of the team’s driver lineup for the future, emphasizing the need for improved results from Perez to meet team expectations in upcoming races.
