It has been widely thought that Sergio Perez is the strongest teammate that Max Verstappen has had since Daniel Ricciardo, and the best that he has had while being the ‘main driver’. Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon both did not last long working in the shadow of the Dutchman, with the standards set by the now two-time world champions forcing the two drivers to crack under pressure. Perez on the other hand has played the ultimate team game at Red Bull as he has settled into the team, often sacrificing his own race results to help Verstappen in his hunt for world titles. The pair were believed to share a strong friendship, but Sunday’s drama may suggest otherwise, with Verstappen refusing...
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