Sergio Perez has hit back at critics who claimed he was lacking focus, joking that maybe Max Verstappen wasn’t focused either! The Red Bull driver has faced a barrage of speculation over his future in the team, but he’s not letting the pressure get to him.
When asked about his recent struggles, Perez sarcastically suggested that maybe he was just too focused on other things… like Verstappen’s lack of focus! “I was focused. I wasn’t distracted,” he said with a grin. “I wasn’t thinking about other stuff outside of racing. That’s what people say, right? That when I wasn’t doing well, I was not focused, I was thinking too much about other things.”
Perez’s cheeky comment has sparked a lighthearted moment in the F1 paddock, but beneath the humor, he’s making a serious point. He’s determined to prove himself and secure his place in the team for 2025. With Liam Lawson waiting in the wings, Perez knows he needs to deliver. But for now, he’s enjoying the banter and keeping things in perspective. “Maybe that was the improvement,” he said with a wink. Game on, folks!