P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Being Max Verstappen’s teammate is the toughest job in F1 currently, but some drivers have fared better than others.
roster of Red Bull Racing’s teammates for Max Verstappen has been filled with ups and downs. Pierre Gasly struggled to find his footing at Red Bull and was eventually demoted back to Toro Rosso. Alex Albon had a decent first half of the season with some respectable points finishes but ultimately couldn’t match Verstappen’s pace consistently. Sergio Perez, the more experienced option outside of Red Bull’s junior program, has shown improvement and contributed to Verstappen’s success in 2021. Carlos Sainz and Verstappen were closely matched during their time as Toro Rosso teammates, with Verstappen ultimately edging ahead in the championship standings despite Sainz’s bad luck with DNFs.
