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Sergio Perez has hit at the media for trying to create rivalries “outside the track” as he downplayed rumours about his relationship with Red Bull F1 teammate Max Verstappen.
After winning the United States Grand Prix, Verstappen faced heavy booing from the crowd in Austin, with chants of Perez’s name during the podium celebrations. Red Bull has hired two bodyguards to protect Verstappen at this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix, where a hostile reception is expected. Perez, however, doesn’t believe the rivalry will turn unsavoury and emphasizes the importance of focusing on the sporting side and keeping everything on track. Perez expresses his desire to win in front of his home crowd and believes he made progress with his form in Austin, despite not showing his full potential due to a compromised car setup.
Source: Crash
