Ralf Schumacher does not suppose Pink Bull will need and to be team-mates for for much longer with the German naming two drivers who might are available to exchange the Mexican. It was the proper weekend for Perez in Baku as he took victory in each the Dash and Sunday's Grand Prix.
That noticed him shut the hole to Verstappen on the prime of the standings to only six factors heading into the Miami Grand Prix this weekend. Perez might be hoping for higher luck this yr after struggling an engine subject in 2022 that price him the possibility of combating for a podium spot.
His performances this yr have pressured Verstappen to take be aware with the Mexican proving to be a worthy challenger to the Dutchman on the early levels of the season. That rivalry has even spilled over into some anger between the pair at occasions and there have been studies indicating that the team-mates are removed from being the most effective of pals.
Schumacher believes Verstappen will finally have an excessive amount of for Perez over the course of the season to clinch his third title. However the six-time Grand Prix winner identified that Pink Bull will wish to keep away from any actual points coming to the floor by changing Perez with anyone like Daniel Ricciardo or Yuki Tsunoda within the close to future.
"Sergio was robust in Azerbaijan and he has the potential, right here and there, to be quicker than Max," Schumacher wrote in his . "However with a view to the World Championship battle, I do not suppose he has the consistency of Verstappen.
"He additionally makes errors underneath stress generally when he isn't pleased with the automobile. Verstappen does not make these errors, so I believe he'll be the higher driver over the yr. There are lots of rumours circulating within the paddock about Perez's future.
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"Pink Bull would have choices: There is a Yuki Tsunoda, Daniel Ricciardo remains to be round and there are additionally loads of drivers in the marketplace. If there's a troubled relationship between Verstappen and Perez, then it will make sense to half methods with the Mexican.
"In the event you look intently, you'll be able to see that the teammates do not get alongside effectively and when a group has two drivers who do not get alongside, that finally ends up being a giant drawback."
Verstappen has blown Perez away within the final two seasons, however the Mexican is already pushing his team-mate nearer than ever earlier than. That led to some friction being displayed in Saudi Arabia, when Perez was left bemused at Verstappen clinching the fastest-lap time simply earlier than the chequered flag.