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Verstappen ‘problem’ and ‘tense atmosphere’ revealed at Red Bull
Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez recently opened up about the difficulties he faced while being Max Verstappen’s teammate in Formula 1. Perez joined Red Bull Racing in 2021 but was dropped from the team at the end of the 2024 season. In 2023, Red Bull dominated both championships, with Verstappen winning his third drivers’ title and Perez claiming the runner-up spot. However, by 2024, Perez struggled to keep up with Verstappen and faced challenges within the team. In a candid interview on the Cracks Podcast, Perez admitted that everything seemed to be a problem at Red Bull, creating a tense atmosphere. As Red Bull looks to the future with rookie Isack Hadjar alongside Verstappen, Perez is set to return to F1 in 2026 with the new team Cadillac.
