close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB ES-MX US
Horner reveals 'there is pressure' on Perez in remainder of 2023

Horner reveals 'there is pressure' on Perez in remainder of 2023

Horner reveals 'there is pressure' on Perez in remainder of 2023

Horner reveals 'there is pressure' on Perez in remainder of 2023

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has admitted that there is pressure on Sergio Perez after what has been a difficult season for the Mexican driver.

Perez has struggled to keep up with the supreme performances of his three-time world champion team-mate Max Verstappen.

Having won two of the first four races of the season, Perez has failed to win any of the next 14 in his dominant RB19 car, whilst Verstappen has cruised to the world championship.

There had been some reports of an ultimatum between Red Bull and Perez, that he must finish second in the drivers' championship, or have his contract ripped up a season early.

The Mexican has been criticised by fans, former drivers and members of his own team at times this season, as he has struggled to stay ahead of the rest of the competition.

Sergio Perez has struggled to keep up with his world champion team-mate Max Verstappen in 2023
Sergio Perez will be hoping to put on a show for his home fans this weekend
Some of Sergio Perez's harshest critics this season have been from within his team, including Helmut Marko

Horner confident Perez can recapture form

With Lewis Hamilton's disqualification from the United States Grand Prix, Perez finds himself 39 points ahead of the Brit in third, with four races left.

Now, Horner has suggested that any talk of Perez being replaced before the end of 2024 and, indeed, rumours of a potential retirement at Perez's home race in Mexico this weekend, were completely premature, suggesting the 33-year-old still has the support of the team.

“Hopefully, he can build a good performance," Horner told Sky Sport Italia.

"He did a great race last week with a great pace, so if he keeps the same confidence, he can do great.

“Listen, there is always pressure in Formula 1 contract or no contract. We know what Checo is capable of. There was never a discussion about him leaving the team.”

READ MORE: Former boss reveals he would 'IMMEDIATELY replace Perez with F1 rookie

Related

Perez Red Bull future takes SHOCK twist as Ricciardo verdict issued - GPFans F1 Recap
GPFans Recap

Perez Red Bull future takes SHOCK twist as Ricciardo verdict issued - GPFans F1 Recap

  • November 19, 2024 23:57
Red Bull SLAMMED for Perez contract decision
Red Bull

Red Bull SLAMMED for Perez contract decision

  • November 19, 2024 18:56

Latest News

Latest F1 News

Verstappen reveals F1 RETIREMENT hint

  • 1 minute ago
Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton drops Mercedes BOMBSHELL ahead of Las Vegas GP

  • 46 minutes ago
Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 star reveals DEPORTATION threat at Las Vegas Grand Prix

  • 1 hour ago
Latest F1 News

FIA introduce MANDATORY rule change at Las Vegas Grand Prix

  • 2 hours ago
Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 Practice Today: Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 start times, schedule, TV channel and live stream

  • 3 hours ago
Las Vegas Grand Prix

How the Las Vegas Grand Prix was ROCKED by drain covers

  • Today 16:48
More news

F1 Race Calendar 2024

Complete kalender 2024

Related news

More news

F1 Standings

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Ontdek het op Google Play
x