Pérez about controversial action Verstappen: ‘Behind us’

Although George Russell’s first victory in Formula 1 on Sunday already generated enough conversation, the majority of Formula 1 fans seem to be talking mainly about the special course of events between Max Verstappen, Sergio Pérez and Red Bull. At the end of the race, Verstappen was instructed to let Pérez (who could finish second in the championship) pass if he could no longer overtake Alonso. Verstappen then simply held his position and at the end of the race announced over the on-board radio that he was not in favor of such a team order. There seemed to be another account open. It is said to have to do with the race weekend in Monaco, about which angry tongues claim that Pérez crashed on purpose to take pole, and Max was subsequently disadvantaged by his team in the race, according to ‘kamp Verstappen’.

Whatever Verstappen’s reasons for ignoring the team orders were, it will cost him dearly within the F1 fan base. Pérez, who helped Verstappen several times in the past and played a crucial role in the final race last year, would not have deserved this according to many. Pérez himself did not hide his opinion after the race and even stated that Verstappen owes his two titles to him. The incident has now been discussed within Red Bull and Pérez comes with a new statement: “Everything was discussed with Max and the team yesterday and that will remain internal, this is behind us and we will continue to work as the great team we have become. have been so far.” Team boss Christian Horner previously stated against, among other things Motorsport.com that Verstappen and Pérez have shaken hands and everyone will do everything they can to ensure Pérez’s second place in the championship. Verstappen himself also stated on Sunday that he would help his teammate in Abu Dhabi if necessary, but did not want to elaborate on why he did not do so in Brazil.