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Helmut Marko, the advisor for Red Bull, has once again expressed fierce criticism towards Sergio Pérez. The 81-year-old Austrian has voiced his disappointment after the Mexican driver had another underwhelming performance in his home Grand Prix. Marko finds it particularly perplexing that Pérez committed a rookie mistake at the beginning of his home race. However, he has been nothing but complimentary towards Red Bull’s driver Liam Lawson.
Pérez Struggles Continue in Home Race
Sergio Pérez’s recent form slump continued during the Mexican Grand Prix. Despite entering the race with hopes of reversing his fortunes, Pérez ended up finishing at the back of the field, taking the checkered flag in seventeenth place. Marko did not hold back in expressing his concerns regarding Pérez’s performance.
Marko’s Disappointment
“We all know that qualifying has not been a strong suit for him, but failing to make it past Q1 is extraordinarily disappointing,” Marko stated as he reflected on Pérez’s dismal weekend in his column for Speedweek. “For someone with his level of experience to improperly position his car in the starting grid is baffling and quite unfortunate. However, his start was phenomenal. Checo received a five-second penalty for the starting infringement.”
Race Chaos and Challenges
According to Marko, Pérez’s troubles .comy escalated during the race, particularly following an incident involving Liam Lawson. “After that, there was a clash with Lawson, where both drivers were a bit too aggressive. Liam even gave his opponent the finger, an action he later apologized for, something we accepted,” remarked Marko, taking a more forgiving stance towards the Visa RB driver. “Unfortunately, that tussle resulted in considerable damage to Pérez’s car. With a significant decrease in downforce, Sergio’s vehicle was no longer quick enough to make a difference.”
Lawson Receives Praise
On a more positive note, Lawson received accolades from the veteran advisor. “I was truly impressed by his consistent improvement displayed in Mexico,” Marko commented. “Had it not been for Tsunoda’s botched lap, the New Zealander would have finished in the top ten during qualifying. So far, Liam Lawson has demonstrated his capabilities and reaffirmed the trust placed in him.”
Looking Ahead: The Challenge Continues
As the racing season progresses, both Pérez and Lawson will face different challenges. For Pérez, the pressure is mounting to perform better as the team weighs its options for the future. With Red Bull looking to optimize their lineup alongside superstar driver Max Verstappen, Pérez must rally to reclaim his form. On the other hand, Lawson’s upward trajectory could present a potential threat to Pérez’s position, raising questions about team dynamics going forward. As the competition intensifies, one thing is certain: the eyes of the racing world will remain fixed on both drivers.
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