Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer says Max Verstappen's on-the-fly strategy request regarding Sergio Perez in the US Grand Prix reflects a "slightly bizarre dynamic" between Red Bull's drivers. Verstappen lost out to arch-rival Lewis Hamilton at the start of the race in Austin, but an early pitstop eventually allowed the Dutchman to undercut the Mercedes driver and take command of proceedings. However, immediately after rejoining the action following a swap from the medium to the hard tyre, Verstappen suggested to the Red Bull pitwall that they bring in Perez to force Hamilton to also stop, thus preventing the seven-time world champion from running long. And Red Bull duly complied....
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