P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen now finds himself in the same boat as Sergio Perez for all the wrong reasons.
Sergio Perez believes that Max Verstappen is experiencing similar struggles to the ones he has faced in recent months, with both drivers encountering balance issues in their Red Bull cars. Perez’s performance has declined significantly since his early podium finishes, leading to his longest top-three drought in 11 races since joining the team in 2021, affecting their constructors’ title defense. In contrast, Verstappen started the season strong but is now facing a dry spell without a win in the past six races and his championship lead over Lando Norris has been reduced to 62 points. Both drivers have acknowledged the shared challenges they are facing and are working with the team to find solutions to the balance issues impacting their performance. Perez is optimistic that Red Bull can overcome these difficulties and return to form, emphasizing the importance of identifying and addressing the root of the problem in order to turn their fortunes around.
