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The Red Bull driver has spoken candidly of his struggles in Qatar and the impact the Lusail race had him on.
Sergio Perez opened up about his struggles in Formula 1, particularly during the Qatar Grand Prix where he hit rock-bottom. He finished 10th, far behind his teammate Max Verstappen, and had difficulties with the RB19 car, often exceeding track limits. This difficult period occurred during races from Japan to Mexico City, where Perez scored significantly fewer points than Verstappen. There were rumors about his future with Red Bull if he couldn’t secure second place in the Drivers’ Championship. However, after a thorough debrief with the team before the United States Grand Prix, Perez rallied and finished as the runner-up. He reflected on this tough period, stating that the Qatar Grand Prix was his worst weekend in the sport and that it ultimately strengthened the team.
