Former Dutch racer drags Sergio Perez’s name, claims he is no better than Gasly and Albon after Monaco GP disaster

Dutch F1 pundit slams Sergio Perez after a disappointing Monaco Grand Prix weekend

Former Dutch racer drags Sergio Perez’s name, claims he is no better than Gasly and Albon after Monaco GP disaster

With the dominance displayed by Red Bull in the first six races, it was obvious that Sergio Perez would be the only realistic title contender to Max Verstappen. After a rather impressive first few races, many were expecting highly of the Mexican driver. But beating Max Verstappen would certainly be a demanding task

After a disappointing Monaco Grand Prix, which saw Sergio Perez finish P16, he became a victim of public scrutiny. Allard Kalff, who is a Dutch commentator and analyst as Viaplay, had some strong opinions towards the Mexican. “Pérez is a good second driver, but he is not better than an Albon, whom he replaced at the time, or a Gasly,” argued Kalff. Suggesting that the driver replacement Red Bull initiated after the 2020 season was redundant.

Kalff continued to say that Perez is pigeonholed only to be a second driver. Sergio Perez, who claimed the name ‘King of the street circuits,’ was heavily criticized by Kees van de Grint, a former Ferrari engineer from 2000-2004. “Win a few races and right away he is labelled the king of the street circuits. So here you have the street circuit on the Formula 1 calendar and then the man drives like a rookie,” said the Dutchman on the same show.

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After an appalling Monaco Grand Prix, can Sergio Perez still fight for the championship?

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Before Sergio Perez’s abysmal Monaco Grand Prix, he had finished top 5 in every race. Sergio Perez stood top of the podium twice this season, in Saudi and Azerbaijan, and two second-place finishes. However, his teammate has utterly dominated four races out of the six and is showing no signs of stopping.

After crashing out in Q1 at the Monaco Grand Prix, Perez had to start the race from the last spot on the grid. With the difficult overtaking conditions that the streets of Monte Carlo have to offer, even finishing on the points was a far cry for him. His teammate Max Verstappen qualified on pole and comfortably won the race, and Perez finished P16, far outside the points.

Sergio Perez has shown how good he is behind the wheel several times. The victory at Sakhir in 2020 is a prime example. But beating a teammate with two world titles under his belt will be demanding for the 33-year-old. However, if Sergio Perez could emulate what Nico Rosberg did in 2016, this year’s Formula One season will be the one to look out for.

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