WATCH: Sergio Perez’s Masterclass in Baku Against Future F1 Teammate Max Verstappen With Inferior Machinery

Sergio Perez is in excellent form in the 2022 season, even giving a hard time to his world champion teammate Max Verstappen. After the thrilling race in Monaco, the Red Bull duo will now fly to Baku for the next race of the season.

Checo showcased more pace than Verstappen throughout the race weekend in the principality. Perez even qualified ahead of his teammate and took the race lead when Charles Leclerc dropped to P4. Then the Mexican kept his lead throughout the race and finished at P1.

Sergio Perez defends against Max Verstappen in Baku

The next race in the 2022 season is in the street circuit of Azerbaijan, and Perez was the winner here last season. Further, the Mexican has always showcased excellent performance in Baku. Fans expect that he will again showcase great pace in Baku and might even defend against his teammate.

Many believe Checo is doing so great after joining Red Bull. The 32-year-old is one of the best drivers and has showcased his incredible talent for defending his position. In 2017, Checo superbly defended against Verstappen with Force India VJM10, which was inferior to Max’s Red Bull RB13.

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Fans now expect Checo to defend the same way in the upcoming Azerbaijan GP against his current teammate Max. Undoubtedly, it would be great to see Perez showing his superior defensive driving style.

Checo can get closer to the championship title in Baku

Perez has been on the podium many times, but he has only got two race wins after joining Red Bull. However, it seems the Mexican driver can now imagine more race wins and even a championship title.

Many speculated Perez was just a Red Bull second driver, especially after the Spanish GP. However, he is no more a second driver but a potential candidate for the championship title. Checo is only 15 points away from teammate and championship leader Verstappen after the Monaco GP.

Team Principal Christian Horner also gave the green light to Checo to fight in the championship battle. The Red Bull boss reported, “It doesn’t matter to us which of the two is world champion.”

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If Perez wins the upcoming Baku race, he will get closer to his teammate Max Verstappen. If the Dutchman fails to finish the race, then Perez can even become the championship leader. Let’s see how Checo fares at the Azerbaijan GP.