To Verstappen, Perez explains the performance gap.

I haven’t changed my ways fast enough, Perez.

Given Verstappen’s distinctive driving style, Perez believes the modifications made to the RB19 have made it more challenging to overtake him.

Perez has yet to take advantage of the Dutchman’s reputation for favoring a very “pointy” car through the turns.

“Every driver gets some upgrades to the car through their career or through each season.
Some upgrades to the car adapt to your driving style easier than others,” said Perez.

When you add a part, you sometimes go faster right away; other times, you have to get used to it.

“I haven’t been able to adjust as quickly as I should, and I had to modify my driving style a little to get used to the car more than I did at the beginning of the season, when things were flowing more naturally.
But the majority of drivers experience that at some point.
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