Retro F1 2022: The second violins – Sergio Pérez & Carlos Sainz

If the Mexican's role at Red Bull alongside star Max Verstappen has been established since his recruitment, his Spanish counterpart has slipped into the shadow of Charles Leclerc after having been more than equal with the Monegasque in 2021.  

Published on 29/12/2022 à 08:00

Julien BILLIOTTE

0 View comments)

Retro F1 2022: The second violins – Sergio Pérez & Carlos Sainz

Sergio Pérez and Carlos Sainz have not competed with their teammates this season © DPPI

Sergio Pérez dared to cross the rubicon, namely to openly criticize the attitude of Max Verstappen during the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix while the Mexican wears a shirt Red Bull for two seasons. It must be said that the Batavian played it inelegantly with a teammate who did not hesitate to blatantly slow down Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), his rival for the title, during the unbreathable finish of Abu Dhabi 2021. Summoned to help Checo in his duel with Charles Leclerc for 2nd place in the Drivers' championship, Verstappen pointedly refused. “ He showed his true face, launched Pérez. If he has two cha titles

Julien BILLIOTTE

AUTOhebdo deputy editor-in-chief. The feather dipped in gall.

This article is for subscribers only.

You have 90% left to discover.



Already subscribed?
Log in


  • Unlimited premium items
  • The digital magazine from 20 p.m. every Monday
  • All issues of AUTOhebdo available since 2012
COUV-2433

0 View comments)