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Max Verstappen has responded to former Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez’s comments about their less-than-ideal incidents during the 2022 F1 season.
Max Verstappen has responded to former Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez’s comments about their less-than-ideal incidents during the 2022 Formula 1 season, denying any lingering tension between the two drivers. Despite incidents like Perez crashing in Monaco qualifying and winning the race, Verstappen has stated they have a great relationship and mutual respect. The tension between them manifested during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix when Verstappen refused to let Perez pass, reflecting Perez’s comment that Verstappen tends to hold things in until he lets them out on the track. Meanwhile, Perez is reportedly in serious negotiations with Cadillac for a race seat in 2026, as he aims to return to the paddock after Red Bull released him at the end of last year due to disappointing results. Verstappen expressed his eagerness to race alongside Perez again and mentioned his plan to gift Perez one of his helmets as a token of their camaraderie.
