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Perez: Being faster than Max at Red Bull ‘was a problem’
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06/01/2026 at 14:2306/01/2026 at 15:18 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Sergio Perez has finally lifted the lid on what life was really like inside Red Bull Racing — and his account paints a picture of a team where tension simmered regardless of performance, and where simply being Max Verstappen’s team-mate felt like a losing battle from day one. Speaking candidly on the Cracks Podcast, the Mexican driver reflected on a four-year stint that began with promise and podiums, but gradually descended into frustration, pressure and, ultimately, exile. Perez arrived at Red Bull in 2021 as an experienced race winner, quickly delivering results...
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