Sergio Perez has not been able to capitalize on the opportunity of driving for a powerful team like Red Bull.
Ever since joining forces, Perez has always played second fiddle to his teammate, Max Verstappen. The Dutch driver consistently maximizes the potential of the car.
Recently, Perez was asked about how he can narrow the gap to Verstappen. The Mexican driver mentioned how he is now focusing on himself and closely studying Verstappen’s driving style to extract the most performance from the RB20.
Perez and Verstappen have been teammates since 2021.
My main focus is on improving myself in all aspects. I believe it’s essential to concentrate on my own development while also observing and learning from Verstappen’s approach to get the best out of the car. If I can achieve that, I know I’ll always be in close proximity.
Perez also acknowledged Verstappen’s rare ability to avoid mistakes and emphasized the need for self-realization and hard work to match his teammate’s performance. While Perez has had a decent start to the season, he will need to step up significantly to close the gap to his dominant teammate.
In an interview with Racingnews 365, Perez also praised Verstappen’s strengths. He described the Dutchman as a well-rounded driver who consistently delivers results when it matters.
Perez seemed to be in awe of his highly regarded teammate. He concluded by highlighting Verstappen’s brilliance in both races and qualifying, consistently performing without any errors.
Verstappen fans worldwide will undoubtedly appreciate these compliments from Perez. Witnessing Verstappen’s prowess, the 34-year-old Perez will also strive to maximize his own results and challenge his teammate for victories. Furthermore, it’s important to note that Perez’s current contract with the Milton-Keynes-based team expires at the end of this year.