Racist and Derogatory Statements from His Boss and Too Many Mistakes: Why Sergio Perez is Not Performing

There is a good chance that Sergio Pérez (33) will be awarded the honorary title of ‘vice world champion’ after four major prizes. Yet the criticism of the Mexican is louder every week. It is becoming increasingly less certain that Pérez will be able to complete the final year of his contract with Red Bull next season. His home race this weekend seems to be his last chance to break that negative spiral.