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Red Bull goes into the Qatar GP on the brink of dropping out of F1 constructors’ title contention despite Max Verstappen having sealed the drivers’ crown. Lando Norris reckons there have been far more downsides than upsides for Verstappen to the lack of intra-team opposition Sergio Perez has offered
Red Bull is on the verge of falling out of contention for the 2024 Formula 1 constructors’ championship title during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend and is uncertain about its second driver for 2025. There is debate over whether Sergio Perez should be replaced by Liam Lawson, Yuki Tsunoda or Franco Colapinto, as Perez is far behind Verstappen in points. McLaren, on the other hand, has had a different season with focus on team orders between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Norris believes that Verstappen’s title bid is not made easier by lack of intra-team competition, as he handles all the work alone without a teammate pushing him. Despite the challenges, Norris appreciates the pressure as it can lead to better performance. Verstappen and Perez have been working together to improve the car despite Perez’s struggles, showing teamwork and determination.
