Sergio Perez has been in F1 since 2011, but his performance graph has never been consistent. With a sinusoidal performance graph, Checo has failed to unlock his complete potential. Further, the Mexican racer is in his fourth year with Red Bull and has just won five races in his RBR stint.
Despite inconsistency, the Milton Keynes-based squad has decided to stick with Perez. The team wants to improve the RB20 to make it comfortable for both drivers. As the energy drink-based outfit is in the midst of a chaotic internal war, they do not want any more commotion. Therefore, the best bet was to stick with Perez and expect him to perform. Hence, the RBR technical head revealed the team is working in the right direction to improve its F1 vehicle.
Red Bull Working On RB20 To Help Sergio Perez
Pierre Wache recently shed light on Sergio Perez’s challenges with the car’s handling. Wache acknowledged that Perez’s difficulties might stem from the car becoming harder to drive as it evolved to be faster. While Red Bull’s primary goal is to develop the quickest car possible, it is crucial that the car is manageable for both drivers. Despite the different driving styles of Max Verstappen and Perez, the fundamental requirements for the car remain similar.
Moreover, the RBR tech head pointed out that while individual preferences exist, Red Bull does not tailor the car’s development to suit one driver. Instead, they optimize the car’s setup to accommodate both drivers. He also highlighted the complexities of accurately simulating car behavior, especially under various conditions, making it challenging to consistently identify and address specific issues.
The Frenchman admitted that the current ground effect regulations have made it challenging to balance the car, a problem that seems to have affected Perez more than Verstappen. This issue isn’t unique to Red Bull; other teams like Mercedes and McLaren have also struggled with balance under similar regulations. Achieving the right balance is tricky because generating downforce in a specific area of the car without being able to rebalance it mechanically can make it challenging to harness those gains effectively.
Checo Needs To Steup As Competitions Hits The Zenith Hour
In 2021, when Max Verstappen won his maiden World Title, Red Bull almost had its hand on the Constructors’ Cup. While Verstappen was able to outscore Lewis Hamilton, Perez failed to do so against Valtteri Bottas, resulting in Mercedes winning the title.
After two years, the Milton Keyne-based outfit is in a similar dilemma. While Verstappen is on his way to clinch a fourth consecutive world title, Red Bull might miss out on the Constructors’ Cup. Thus, it is the ultimate task for Checo to step up and perform.