Sergio Perez has been unable to keep up with Max Verstappen as his teammate for the past three seasons. Verstappen, who races for Red Bull Racing, has achieved victory in only 2 races in Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan. Despite being in the same car, Perez could not match Verstappen’s success, who won 10 consecutive races and a total of 19 out of 22 races.
A well-known F1 analyst expressed sympathy for Perez. Gallagher pointed out that team members should acknowledge the potential for the Mexican driver to win the world championship. However, it is evident that Perez has been unable to match Verstappen’s performance as his teammate in the past three seasons.
Gallagher argued that Sergio Perez had virtually no chance of competing for the F1 championship unless Max Verstappen suffered an injury. According to the pundit, the Dutch driver would have to miss a significant portion of the season for Perez to have a chance at winning the title.
While Perez fought for podium finishes against teams like Mercedes and Ferrari, his teammate Max Verstappen was setting new records with consecutive victories. The Red Bull RB-19 was the most dominant car on the grid. However, Perez earned 285 points compared to Verstappen’s 575 points.
Perez, also known as the ‘King of the Streets,’ disappointingly finished in eighth place at the 2023 race. This track was expected to yield a better result for the Mexican driver. On the other hand, Max Verstappen managed to salvage a top-five finish at a circuit where he typically struggles.
Sergio Perez’s inconsistent performances in 2023 highlight the need for him to elevate his game in the upcoming 2024 season. This improvement is crucial if the Mexican driver wants to challenge Verstappen and compete for the world championship.
Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez have downplayed the possibility of a rivalry at Milton Keynes. Verstappen has been dominant in the sport in recent years, with Perez playing a supportive role. However, tensions arose when the Dutch driver refused to allow Perez to pass him on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi season finale in 2022, which angered the Mexican. It remains to be seen how their relationship will evolve this year.
According to the Source firstsportz.com