Red Bull Stands Firm Behind Perez Despite Struggles: Horner’s Vote of Confidence Amid Championship Pressure

Red Bull firmly supports Sergio Perez despite his modest point total

Christian Horner evaluates Sergio Perez following a 10th place finish in Singapore

Red Bull has increased its support for Sergio Perez as he enters the last phase of the 2024 season.

Perez has faced significant criticism throughout the season, yet Red Bull chose not to substitute him halfway through.

However, they've slipped below McLaren in the team standings, as Perez's modest collection of points sharply contrasts with the performances of Max Verstappen or the rival pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

During the past weekend in Singapore, Perez managed to qualify in the 13th position and subsequently ended the race in 10th place, securing a

In the previous race in Azerbaijan, he was competing for a top-three finish until a last-minute collision with Carlos Sainz resulted in him returning to the Red Bull team area without any points.

Christian Horner evaluated Perez's performance in Singapore during their last race, noting, "He had an impressive start, showing assertiveness and executing a few solid overtakes."

"However, he encountered a problem. He faced difficulties gaining grip. He was unable to accelerate out of the turns effectively, which prevented him from positioning himself to make a pass."

He found it irritating. However, he managed to earn a point, which will accumulate and matter as the season concludes.

"Hunting together as a duo naturally simplifies the process."

"In Azerbaijan, Checo was on point. However, in Singapore, he faced difficulties during qualifying and then found himself in a less favorable spot during the race."

"We are looking forward to the upcoming tracks and the improvements we plan to introduce in the next few races. These are significant events for Checo and for our team."

Sky Sports analyst Jamie Chadwick pinpointed the lackluster point total of Red Bull's second driver as the critical factor for their anticipated shortfall in this season's constructors' championship.

He currently ranks eighth in the championship standings for drivers, trailing behind his teammate Verstappen, the pair of Ferrari drivers, both McLaren racers, and the two Mercedes competitors.

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