Sergio Perez has suffered two consecutive retirements in the last two races of the season. The Red Bull team boss, Christian Horner, publicly criticized Perez after a series of disappointing performances this year. Despite recently signing a contract extension with the team, Perez has been unable to reach the high standards set by Red Bull.
Perez joined Red Bull in 2021 and initially showed promise as a driver for the Milton-Keynes team. However, his performance has declined since the start of last season and he has often underperformed, despite having a competitive car.
Christian Horner addressed the situation, emphasizing that Perez must deliver his best performances in the upcoming races to prove his worth to the team. Perez’s inconsistency has significantly impacted Red Bull’s chances in the constructors’ championship, as he has scored only four points in the last three races and retired from the previous two.
Although Perez had a good start to the season with four podium finishes in the first five races, he now faces the challenge of regaining his form in the next race in Barcelona. This race is crucial for the six-time race winner to come back and demonstrate his capabilities.
Red Bull is working to resolve the performance issue with their car on curbs and bumps. The team has been facing ongoing problems in this area and aims to find a solution. Despite winning six out of the nine races this year, Red Bull is not performing at the same dominant level as in 2023. They are facing strong competition from Ferrari and McLaren, who have made significant improvements in the recent races.
In an attempt to solve their problems, Red Bull experimented with a smoother base setup in Canada. However, the results did not meet their expectations, despite securing a victory. As a result, the team will now explore a different approach to the front suspension of their car, hoping to achieve better performance in the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix.
