The first doubts arise, e the first comparisons, also at Red Bull. There Milton Keynes stables he is currently in first place in the drivers' standings, with Verstappen, and ahead of everyone in the constructors. A great start to the season, even if it would seem the first problems arise.
Checo's success
Following the victory of Sergio Perez in Monaco, the Mexican also signed the renewal with the Austrian team until 2024. Two-year contract that sends out a clear message: Perez, for Red Bull, it will be a very important milestone. Together with Verstappen, he forms a very solid couple and…competitive. According to the ranking in fact, Sergio Perez is in full fight for the drivers' title, together with Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen.
Verstappe-Perez, Horner speaks
From here they are born the first pitfalls. The Red Bull, assuming a possible clash between Verstappen and Perez, will establish a hierarchy? At present, the answer would appear to be No., at least according to Christian Horner.
“I don't care which of the two will be world champion. The important thing is also to win the constructors' title. Whether it's Max or Checo doesn't change, they're both Red Bull riders and have the same chances. Obviously the season is long and both will have their ups and downs. It's great that they are both fighting for the title now."
“We need both to work well together, as they already are. In Monaco, Ferrari was the fastest car, at least in qualifying, and we have to do our best to have both drivers ahead of them."
No Barcelona 2.0
In reality, the doubts were mainly born analyzing the radio team of Red Bull against Sergio Perez in Barcelona. A clear team order that gave the victory to Verstappen. But Horner assures: orders like this will come more.
“Obviously we had discussions after Barcelona, but there was no problem. He replied by winning in Monaco: it is a track which he always liked. I also remember when he had already ridden for me and he always went very fast. “.
STATEMENT SOURCE: F1in general
