Sergio Perez shares Max Verstappen's secret to leading Lewis Hamilton in title challenge
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez has revealed that Max Verstappen’s successful start to the campaign has been helped by his admirable work ethic, with the Dutchman never taking a day off in his quest for glory. Verstappen currently leads Lewis Hamilton at the top of the Drivers’ Championship standings by four points after winning twice at Imola and Monaco respectively.
He looks set to provide a strong challenge to the dominance of his Mercedes rival over the course of the year, with Red Bull producing a highly competitive car to fuel their title-winning ambitions.
Verstappen retired from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix earlier this month after a late high-speed crash caused by a tyre blowout, but retained his championship lead with Hamilton driving straight on at Turn 1 in a dramatic safety car restart.
Both drivers will be looking to put things right at the next available opportunity in France, with Circuit Paul-Ricard playing host to round seven on June 20.
Perez claimed his second Grand Prix victory in Baku in the absence of Verstappen and Hamilton, with the result marking his first triumph since replacing Alex Albon at Red Bull at the end of last season.
The Mexican, who currently sits third in the standings on 69 points, has spoken of his admiration for Verstappen’s ability to work tirelessly in order to achieve his goals.
