P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sergio Perez is about to embark on a crucial year. The Mexican is under pressure at Red Bull and must pull out all the stops to secure his seat. Still, it is not too late for a contract extension….
It is clear that Sergio Perez needs to improve significantly this season, as the gap between him and his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen is too large. Despite a promising start last season with two wins in the first four races, Perez struggled to match Verstappen’s performance. Qualifying was a weakness for Perez, often failing to reach Q3. Although some failures were not entirely his fault, he made too many mistakes and crashes. Perez needs to focus on driving consistently and within his capabilities, rather than trying to outperform Verstappen. Learning from Nico Rosberg’s experience alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, Perez should be mentally tougher and adaptable to new developments. While he can initially aim for the championship, he must adjust his goals if Verstappen or other rivals prove to be out of reach.
