Christian Horner suggests that Sergio Perez may easily feel overwhelmed by not meeting expectations compared to Max Verstappen.

Sergio Perez is facing significant challenges in the recent races. Perez’s difficulties in the powerful RB20 car show no signs of ending soon. Despite a good start, he has fallen far behind his teammate. After qualifying in eighth place at the recent Austrian GP, the Red Bull team boss expressed his opinion. According to him, Sergio Perez is under pressure to deliver solid results for the team. This pressure comes not only from within the team but also from the media and the questions they regularly ask. When asked about Perez’s difficulties after qualifying in Austria, Horner said the following. The driver, who has won six Grand Prix races, has been with the Milton Keynes-based team since 2021. Perez has consistently been the second best and his 2024 season has only worsened. Horner does not deny that the Mexican driver is under immense pressure. While acknowledging Perez’s difficulties against Max Verstappen, Horner also maintains hope. He believes that the Mexican driver will overcome his problems, just as he has done in the past. In the recent Austrian sprint race, Perez only managed to score one point. Starting from eighth place on the grid in today’s Austrian GP, Perez will need to make bold moves during the early laps of the 71-lap race if he hopes to secure a place on the podium. However, once the race settles, it will be difficult to overtake on the fast Red Bull Ring circuit.