Lack of track time led to “slow adaptation” at Red Bull in F1

Perez joined Red Bull from Racing Point for 2021, becoming Max Verstappen’s fourth team-mate in as many seasons.

The Mexican driver initially struggled to get to grips with the Red Bull RB16B car, which is known for requiring a very aggressive driving style, but he scored his second F1 win in Azerbaijan.

Perez finished the season strongly with podiums in Turkey, the United States and Mexico, and played a critical role in holding up Verstappen’s title rival, Lewis…