Perez cools expectations despite Red Bull improvement
Perez cools expectations despite Red Bull improvement
Sergio Perez has moved to cool expectations after bouncing back from a string of disappointing performances at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The Mexican had been in fine form during the opening stages of the season, often matching reigning F1 champion and team-mate Max Verstappen on the timesheets.
A victory at the Monaco Grand Prix put Perez firmly into championship contention but since Red Bull has added upgrades to the RB18, both qualifying and race pace have alluded Perez in comparison to Verstappen.
Two retirements and a lack of confidence in the Red Bull balance-wise mean Perez has only scored two podiums since his win on the streets of the principality, leaving him 85 points adrift of Verstappen.
But Perez's form at the Hungarian GP would have provided optimism for the return from the summer break.
Moving swiftly to cool expectations, he said: "It is good but we are not taking anything for granted.
"We are aware the last couple of races have been difficult from our side, things have changed a bit in the car so we have to understand everything and come back a lot stronger for the triple-header."
Horner hopes for solution to Perez track limits debacle
Perez's messy run of late was summed up by a track limits debacle in qualifying at the Hungaroring, where he was initially stripped of his first Q2 effort before the FIA stewards reinstated the lap after reviewing footage.
Asked how frustrating the continued struggle to police track limits was becoming, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner replied: “I think the drivers have voiced their opinions within the briefing and I think that hopefully, these things will be got on top of a bit quicker.”
Related news

Verstappen highlights Mercedes as Red Bull's major threat for F1 title

Ricciardo F1 return signal set for Australia

Verstappen hopeful F1 'lazy behaviour' eradicated

Horner cuts off potential Binotto F1 comeback route despite sympathy
Most read

F1 LIVE - Party fever: McLaren names 2023 car

Ricciardo responds to Red Bull Bathurst snub

'Taking car leak to a whole new level' - Social media goes WILD after Alfa Romeo launch fail

F1 calendar meltdown warning as Montoya lays in on Ferrari - GPFans F1 Recap

Embarrassing launch gaffe as Alfa Romeo leak their own car
F1 Standings

Races
-
Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2023
-
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2023
-
Grand Prix of Australia 2023
-
Grand Prix of China 2023
-
Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2023
-
Miami Grand Prix 2023
-
Pirelli Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell'emilia Romagna 2023
-
Grand Prix of Monaco 2023
-
Grand Prix of Spain 2023
-
Grand Prix of Canada 2023
-
Grand Prix of Austria 2023
-
Grand Prix of Great Britain 2023
-
Grand Prix of Hungary 2023
-
Grand Prix of Belgium 2023
-
Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2023
-
Grand Prix of Italy 2023
-
Grand Prix of Singapore 2023
-
Grand Prix of Japan 2023
-
Qatar Grand Prix 2023
-
Grand Prix of the United States 2023
-
Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2023
-
Grand Prix of Brazil 2023
-
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023
-
Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2023
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media

7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860