Sergio Perez admits Red Bull taking lessons to Italian GP after disappointing weekend in Zandvoort

Sergio Perez highlighted that Red Bull has learnt its lessons from Zandvoort as the team tries to fight for victory at the Italian GP.

Sergio Perez admits Red Bull taking lessons to Italian GP after disappointing weekend in Zandvoort

Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)

The Dutch GP was a challenging race for Red Bull as they finished over 22 seconds behind Lando Norris, highlighting a notable deficit in their pace. Despite both Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez securing points, the team’s performance fell short compared to their rivals. However, Perez remained optimistic about learning from these setbacks and is determined to apply those lessons at Monza this weekend.

Sergio Perez said that the team had a tough time getting the most out of their car in Zandvoort. Despite the challenges, he believes they gained valuable insights into how their car works. These learnings could help them perform better at the upcoming race in Monza. Although they faced difficulties in Zandvoort, the Mexican believes the experience provided valuable lessons to enhance their performance in Monza and are ready to bounce back.

As a Team we struggled to maximize performance in Zandvoort but I think we learnt some important lessons about the car, lessons we can take to Monza.
Sergio Perez said.
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Sergio Perez mentioned that during the Dutch GP, the team tried different setups on both two cars to see which worked best. This approach gave them a lot of information and data about how the car performs under different conditions. Now, this data would help the team understand which changes might improve their performance. Perez believed this information will help them decide on the best direction to take for future races, including Monza.

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We ran different set-ups across the two cars in the Netherlands and we now have more information and data to analyze on which direction to take.
Sergio Perez added.
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Sergio Perez asserts they need to work more harder in Monza

Looking at the time gap when Lando Norris finished the race at Zandvoort, Sergio Perez acknowledged that McLaren have made significant improvements. These crucial improvements have made them the best team on the grid which makes them the strong competitors. He emphasized that Red Bull understands the need to work harder than ever to maintain their lead in both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships.

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Sergio Perez (via IMAGO)
McLaren have obviously taken a huge step forward in their development and we know we need to work harder than ever to ensure we keep the lead in both championships.
Sergio Perez stated.

Therefore, Perez believes that to stay ahead, the team must continue pushing themselves to develop and improve the car. They should ensure they remain competitive and don’t fall behind their rivals like McLaren. Fans hope Red Bull makes the necessary changes to the car to ensure that the Monza race works out in their favor.

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