Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has conceded it is ‘not easy being team-mates’ with Max Verstappen.
Perez joined the Dutchman at Red Bull last winter having been ousted from Racing Point [now Aston Martin] in favour of four-time World Champion and former Red Bull pedigree Sebastian Vettel, the Mexican tasked with providing back-up to Verstappen in the charge against Mercedes.
Whilst Perez has scored a win and two further podiums, his performances have consistently been far away from Verstappen’s. Also Red Bull sits in second place in the Constructor’s battle with 36 point shy of leaders Mercedes.
“Obviously, it’s not easy being Max’s team-mate because he is at one with the car. He is really delivering at a very high level,” said Perez.
On Verstappen’s strengths and weaknesses, Perez added: “I think Max has been the driver of the season to be honest, so far. I think he has done the least mistakes of anyone out there so he has put things together at a very high level.
“The season is still very long so we will see later on. So far I have been surprised in a very positive way of how he delivers without mistakes at such a high level.”
Pressed on Verstappen’s weaknesses, Perez explained: “I will have to think about it but I don’t really think…there are not obvious ones yet.”
Sergio Perez needs to deliver better in remaining six races to help his team and teammate to win the championship. Hopefully US GP and Mexico GP will rejuvenate the Mexican.
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