Sergio Perez has faced immense pressure and criticism as he struggled to match the dominance of his teammate, Max Verstappen who is leading the championship by 110 points, in recent races. However, amidst mounting doubts about his performance, an unexpected ally has come to Perez’s defense. Nico Rosberg who battled against Lewis Hamilton for the championship, has offered valuable advice to Perez on how to regain his form and shield himself from external pressures.

After facing disappointing performances in quali sessions, Sergio Perez arrived at the Hungaroring determined to turn the tide and he did by aggressive and skillful drive that propelled him from P9 on the grid to a commendable P3, securing his place on the podium for Red Bull’s record-breaking 12th consecutive win. Despite the relentless pressure and skepticism surrounding Perez, an unexpected supporter has emerged. Nico Rosberg, who had his fair share of battles with Lewis Hamilton during their championship duel, has offered sage advice to Perez.

Rosberg suggests, according to F1 Maximaal, “I would suggest to Sergio that they turn off all social media, He’s going to come across so many jokes and nasty comments, you really have to cut yourself off from that. When I was fighting for the world title I took all of that off.” The former champion understands the psychological toll that constant criticism can take on a driver and urges Perez to prioritize his performance and approach each race with confidence.

Rosberg further advises Perez to discard any thoughts of the championship for now and focus solely on each individual race. The Mexican driver’s early-season successes show his potential, but Rosberg believes that dwelling on the championship is distracting Perez from delivering his best performances. By approaching each race weekend with a clean slate and focusing on doing a fantastic job in every session, Perez can regain his confidence and work his way back to the top.

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With Rosberg’s guidance and a podium finish in Hungary, Sergio Perez has demonstrated his resilience and determination to silence his critics. As Perez basks in the glow of his P3 finish at the Hungaroring, Nico Rosberg warns that the upcoming race at Spa could once again test Perez’s newfound confidence.

Nico Rosberg calls Spa a Real Max Verstappen Job

Having secured a podium finish Sergio Perez’s confidence appears to be on the rise. However, Nico Rosberg cautions that the upcoming Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps poses a unique challenge for the Mexican driver. Rosberg believes that the circuit favors his teammate, Max Verstappen, making it an arduous task for Perez to replicate his Hungarian success.

Rosberg asserts that Spa is a “real Verstappen job,” highlighting the Dutch driver’s exceptional abilities at the track. Verstappen’s mastery of the circuit allows him to extract incredible speed and precision, making it difficult for his competitors to keep up. Rosberg emphasizes the psychological impact of witnessing one’s teammate perform at an exceptional level, acknowledging that it can be tough for Perez to match Verstappen’s achievements.

What do you think can Perez sustain his resurgence and fend off Verstappen’s dominance at Spa?

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