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His performance in the second half of the season was particularly dismal, with merely nine points scored in the last eight Grand Prix weekends. Comparisons with fellow drivers reveal a stark reality; he lagged behind Lewis Hamilton by 71 points and was a staggering 285 points behind teammate Max Verstappen, the reigning champion. The statistics highlighted the need for Red Bull to replace Perez if they were to remain competitive for future Constructor Championships.