Challenge of changing F1 teams is “underestimated”

Perez was one of several high-profile drivers to change teams last year, with Daniel Ricciardo, Carlos Sainz Jr and Sebastian Vettel also on the move ahead of 2021.

They generally needed a long adaptation period to fully get on top of their new equipment, former Renault driver Ricciardo particularly struggling to adapt his driving style to the needs of the McLaren MCL35M.

Perez, who was snapped up by Red Bull to partner Max Verstappen after being dropped by Racing Point,…