Sergio Perez says his performances would be viewed differently if he was alongside another driver other than Max Verstappen due to the standard his Red Bull teammate sets. Verstappen has won the past three drivers’ championships and currently leads the standings this year, with Perez down in fifth place after back-to-back retirements. last season, Perez was runner-up in the championship for the first time in his career and helped secure Red Bull’s first one-two in the drivers’ standings. Following a two-year contract extension he says the mental toughness required to race alongside Verstappen is underestimated.
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