Christian Horner acknowledged that Sergio Perez takes longer to adapt to the RB20 when the team faces difficulties during a race. The Red Bull team boss believes that Perez struggles more than his teammate to handle the RB20 when it is not performing well. This was evident in the recent race where Max Verstappen managed to win despite issues with the car, while Perez did not finish the race.
Despite these setbacks, Horner is confident that Perez will find his form on tracks that better suit the RB20. The fifty-year-old stated that Perez’s poor performance was influenced by various factors, including problems during qualifying sessions that affected his overall performance.
Horner emphasized the need for improvement from Sergio Perez and a team review as the 2024 F1 season approaches its European stage. He admitted that Perez takes longer to comfortably adjust to the car.
Max Verstappen revealed that he has been approached by potential teams for future participation in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans competition.
Horner emphasized the importance of scoring points to win the constructors’ championship and expressed relief that Ferrari did not score any points in the last race, which could have impacted their position in the standings. Therefore, it is crucial for Perez to regain his form and contribute with points, as he did in the first four races of the season.
Overall, Red Bull has confidence in Perez’s abilities and expects him to come back refreshed and ready to compete in the upcoming races. This will help the team secure points in both the constructors’ and drivers’ championships.
