Red Bull’s Perez Urged to Bounce Back After Disastrous Canadian GP Performance

Red Bull acknowledges that Sergio Perez must recover from a "terrible" weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix, according to team principal Christian Horner.

Red Bull Racing's team leader, Christian Horner, has stated that Sergio Perez must recover from what he termed a "terrible weekend" during the Canadian Grand Prix.

Perez's recent struggles on the track persisted during the Canadian Grand Prix, where he experienced a weekend he'd rather forget. Initially, he was eliminated early in the qualifying rounds for the second event in a row. His attempt to recover during the main race didn't fare much better, ultimately leading to his exit from the competition due to a crash.

Before the weekend arrived, the driver from Mexico was awarded a fresh two-year deal to remain with Red Bull, even amid recent doubts about his performance.

Horner acknowledged that Red Bull had a stroke of luck in Montreal, with Max Verstappen securing the win while their competitors faced difficulties. He also expressed his support for Perez, believing he can make a comeback.

"Checo had a terrible weekend, and it's clear we suffered some damage," Horner shared with Sky Sports. "He's going to have to make a strong comeback in Barcelona."

"Fortunately, Ferrari experienced a setback and failed to score any points, which somewhat relieved us, but it's crucial for both of our cars to earn points."

"We managed to escape unscathed today, but it's essential that Checo returns to the form he showcased from Barcelona and beyond, like he did early in the year."

Horner remarked, "Consistently with Checo, just when it appears he's down and out, he makes a remarkable comeback."

"He's a resilient competitor with a strong personality, and this affects him more than it does anyone else."

"He's resolved to return and demonstrate to everyone the level of performance we're aware he can achieve, as evidenced by his showing in the initial four races of this year."

Perez has now fallen to fifth position in the drivers' rankings, trailing his teammate Verstappen by 87 points.

"The past few weekends have been quite challenging. I believe we'll come together, focus, and draw lessons from the weekend," he mentioned.

"On Saturday, there was a minor problem that hindered our ability to qualify in a much better position, but the positive aspect is that we comprehended the issue right after the qualifying round."

"Clearly, we have a full year ahead of us, and I am confident that we will reach our peak performance."

Perez is facing a tougher challenge at the Spanish Grand Prix, as he has been handed a three-place grid penalty for operating his vehicle in a hazardous manner while trying to dodge a Safety Car in the race on Sunday.

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