Crimson Bull justifies totally different flooring for Verstappen and Pérez

For the reason that Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, Crimson Bull drivers haven’t had equivalent single-seaters. Their vehicles differ on the ground: Max Verstappen makes use of the one which suited him so effectively initially of the season, whereas Sergio Pérez has adopted a more moderen model. The latter was examined by the 2 pilots in Austria and France, with out bringing the anticipated efficiency acquire.

Pérez revealed to Zandvoort that he’ll preserve this ground for a number of extra races, though this model just isn’t optimum and the Mexican has been clearly outdistanced by his teammate these days. Why ? Staff principal Christian Horner explains that this determination is linked to the price range ceiling, making an allowance for the price of producing a brand new ground. Horner additionally claims that this flat backside just isn’t the reason for Pérez’s present difficulties.

“We’re speaking about tiny variations”says the Briton. “The predominant motive is the provision of spare elements. The distinction might be lower than a tenth, or possibly round a tenth. However Checo had a sophisticated race [à Zandvoort]he was sadly overtaken on the restart. With hindsight and complete foresight, even when he most popular mediums, the softs would have been higher tires to assault on the finish. He nonetheless scored some good factors.”

Pérez’s performances are on the decline, having scored 129 factors within the first eight Grands Prix of the season however solely 72 within the subsequent seven. This isn’t unrelated to an RB18 whose philosophy escapes him increasingly more.

“I believe at first I used to be extra comfy”explains the principle social gathering. “I felt each time I began a weekend in EL1 that I used to be already proud of the stability and that issues got here naturally. Because the season went on, it obtained tougher and tougher. Every weekend, I’ve to immerse myself much more within the evaluation. In brief, I’m not as comfy as earlier than with the automobile.