Sergio Perez has not been able to take advantage of the opportunity to drive for a powerful team like Red Bull.
Since joining the team, Perez has always been overshadowed by his teammate, Max Verstappen. The Dutch driver always maximizes the car’s potential.
Recently, Perez was asked how he can narrow the gap to Verstappen. The Mexican driver mentioned how he is now focused on himself and closely studying Verstappen’s driving style to extract the maximum performance from the RB20.
Perez and Verstappen have been teammates since 2021.
My main focus is to improve in all aspects. I believe it is essential to concentrate on my own development while observing and learning from Verstappen’s approach to get the best out of the car. If I can do that, I know I will always be close.
Perez also acknowledged Verstappen’s rare ability to avoid mistakes and emphasized the need for self-awareness and hard work to match his teammate’s performance. Although Perez has had a good start to the season, he will need to significantly stand out to narrow the gap to his dominant teammate.
In an interview with Racingnews 365, Perez also praised Verstappen’s qualities. He described the Dutchman as a complete driver who delivers consistent results when it matters.
Perez seemed to be in awe of his highly regarded teammate. He concluded by highlighting Verstappen’s brilliance both in races and in qualifying, always presenting himself without errors.
Fans of Verstappen around the world will undoubtedly appreciate these compliments from Perez. By witnessing Verstappen’s skill, the 34-year-old driver will also strive to maximize his own results and challenge his teammate for victories. Additionally, it is important to note that Perez’s current contract with the Milton Keynes-based team expires at the end of this year.
