Pérez asks for patience: 'It takes me a bit longer unfortunately'

Max Verstappen finished the Monaco Grand Prix in first place, which puts him at the top of the world championship standings. His teammate Sergio Pérez is doing a lot less at Red Bull Racing and can barely keep up with the Dutchman.

The Mexican came over from Racing Point at the start of the season where he was under contract for no less than seven seasons. The driver was given the difficult task to succeed as teammate of Verstappen. Although the expectations were high, the performance of Pérez is disappointing.

However, Pérez argues that he needs to be given time to get to his level. "It's because of small variables that I still don't feel completely at home in the car. But I see light at the end of the tunnel," Pérez told Motorsport.com. "What are small variables? Driving with different compounds, different wings and in different weather, things you can adapt to very easily if you know the car very well."

Pérez retains confidence

The Red Bull driver is by no means worried that he has lost his driving touch. "I'm not the only one who struggles in a different car. I haven't suddenly forgotten how to drive either. It just takes me a bit longer than I would like, unfortunately."