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Red Bull ‘wants more of a wingman’ for Verstappen than Perez – Hill
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has had a challenging season compared to teammate Max Verstappen, with only two race wins and a significant points gap between them in the Drivers’ standings. This has led to speculation about Perez’s future with the team, especially with Daniel Ricciardo joining AlphaTauri. Perez had a difficult weekend in Japan, qualifying behind Verstappen and retiring from the race after a collision with Kevin Magnussen. Former world champion Damon Hill believes Red Bull will be looking for a better teammate for Verstappen if they face stronger competition in the future. Verstappen is on the verge of clinching his third consecutive World Championship at the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix, but he says he is not overly focused on when it happens and is more focused on the overall success of the team.
Source: Motorsport Week
