Sergio Perez attributes the resurgence of his form in the latter part of the 2023 Formula 1 season to an intensive week-long collaboration with his engineers at the Red Bull factory in Milton Keynes. Following a strong second-place finish in the Miami Grand Prix, Perez experienced a dip in performance, enduring a run of five races with only one podium finish and five consecutive absences from Q3.
After a disappointing 10th-place finish in the Qatar GP, Perez took a proactive approach to address the issues, spending a week at the Red Bull factory with his engineers to analyze the root cause of his form slump. The deep dive into the details revealed shortcomings in their approach to compensating for weaknesses in the car setup.
Perez emphasized the importance of stepping back and dedicating time to understand the intricacies, acknowledging the busy schedule with racing commitments, simulators, and other obligations. Since this focused period, Perez noted a transformative shift in the team’s performance.
The conclusion of the 22-race F1 calendar in Abu Dhabi marked the end of an intense season, with concerns raised about potential burnout among mechanics. Perez expressed the need for a more efficient schedule, particularly for the mechanics, given the demanding travel and race schedule in the latter part of the season. He highlighted the importance of quality over quantity in races and suggested exploring ways to address the exhaustion, even if it may be late for the upcoming year.
Perez underscored the significance of considering the well-being of mechanics and the broader F1 community, aiming to ensure that everyone can enjoy long and successful careers in the sport. Overall, he stressed the need for a thoughtful approach to the scheduling and workload to maintain the high standards of Formula 1.
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