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F1 star Sergio Perez has delivered a confident prediction over how a move to Red Bull would pan out for seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton.
F1 star Sergio Perez predicts that Lewis Hamilton would struggle as Max Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull due to the unique challenges of adapting to Verstappen’s driving style.
Perez was Verstappen’s number two at Red Bull from 2021-2024, helping the team win the constructors’ championship in 2023 but struggled in his final season, finishing eighth in the drivers’ standings.
Despite the dominance of Red Bull during their partnership, Perez believes that any driver, including Hamilton or Leclerc, would face difficulties matching Verstappen’s requirements in that team.
Perez is now returning to F1 with Cadillac after a season out of the championship and reflects on the challenges he faced at Red Bull, emphasizing the demanding nature of being Verstappen’s teammate.
According to Perez, the expectations and driving style set by Verstappen make it exceptionally tough for any driver, no matter how talented, to succeed at Red Bull.
