Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez had the right to clear the air after Brazil in private says Christian Horner, who backs both drivers to maintain a good working relationship. F1
Christian Horner on Brazil fallout and the Verstappen-Perez duo moving forwardChristian Horner has defended how Red Bull handled their drivers’ fallout at Interlagos, and has backed Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez to continue having a “decent relationship” as team-mates in future.
He did not do so, leaving Perez furious – not least for the times he had been asked to move aside for the Dutchman in his quest for the title earlier in the season, withThe Mexican later backtracked and the matter was resolved behind closed doors, with the two Red Bull team-mates back on good terms again come Abu Dhabi.
“Not every conversation has to be covered through digital media and so on. The drivers had a good conversation after the race in Brazil, the air was absolutely clear, you could see that by the time they’d arrived in Abu Dhabi, and I think this has been a phenomenal pairing for Red Bull. Perez brushed off any worries over his place within the team as a result of Ricciardo’s return, with in-team harmony with team leader Verstappen set to be in focus as the season progresses, alongside his outright pace.
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