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After his brilliant start to the 2022 Formula 1 season, Sergio Perez has fallen dramatically away from Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen.
With Verstappen not currently needing any help to dominate the season, and Ferrari and Mercedes not offering a consistent challenge, the absence of an effective number two isn’t a huge problem for Red Bull right now.
But the fact the team has to make its car slower in order for Perez to get the best out of it can only be a worry – and when Red Bull’s opposition is back on form, it can’t afford this big a gap between its cars.
Our video explains the whole situation and considers whether Perez should be concerned about his future:
