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Christian Horner, Max Verstappen y Sergio Perez en Belgica

Perez DAMAGING Red Bull chances claims former F1 driver

Christian Horner, Max Verstappen y Sergio Perez en Belgica — Photo: © IMAGO

Perez DAMAGING Red Bull chances claims former F1 driver

Is Sergio Perez a problem for Red Bull and Max Verstappen?

By Kevin McKenna.

A former Formula 1 driver has identified Sergio Perez as a big problem for Max Verstappen and Red Bull.

The reigning constructors' champions lead in the 2024 standings over nearest rivals, Ferrari, has shrunk to 24 points following disappointing performances in Monaco, Miami and Imola.

READ MORE: Horner reveals Newey access REMOVED after exit announcement

And, despite still holding a commanding lead in the drivers' championship, Verstappen has looked vulnerable in recent weeks after being beaten by Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris before being run close by the McLaren driver once again at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

With team-mate Perez continuing to deliver inconsistent results - in qualifying and on race days - both McLaren and Ferrari may sense there is an unexpected opportunity to put an end to Red Bull's dominance.

Max Verstappen now has more to think about
Max Verstappen now has more to think about

Are Red Bull in trouble?

“He just lacks the speed and then you suddenly see that he is no longer there. Then you really have a problem.

“One driver qualifies at P1 and the other at P11. That’s not just a little bit, that’s just too much.”

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