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Horner: Some drivers not up to the challenge of partnering Verstappen
Max Verstappen is poised to win his third consecutive Drivers’ title, having dominated this season with 13 out of 16 victories. However, his teammate Sergio Perez has not been able to fully capitalize on the Red Bull car’s superiority, securing only five second-place finishes. There have been rumors surrounding Perez’s future, with Red Bull considering McLaren’s Lando Norris as a potential replacement due to his youthful energy and speed. Although Norris recently expressed interest in partnering with Verstappen, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner acknowledged Norris’s talent but also highlighted the difficulty of being Verstappen’s teammate. Horner also clarified that nationality has never been a factor in Red Bull’s driver selection, emphasizing their British base and the significant contribution they have made to Formula 1 in the UK.
Source: Motorsport Week
