According to the Dutch media, the catalyst for the events in Brazil was seen in Monaco in May.
Sergio Perez celebrated his Monaco GP victory in May. PDO
Listen to the angry team radio messages of the Red Bull drivers after the race. F1 can be watched on Elisa Viihde Viaplay and v Sport channels-
The Red Bull camp is buzzing.
Max Verstappen’s the decision not to let go Sergio Perez still at the end of the Brazilian GP ignited the gap between the two drivers.
The Dutchman’s trick surprised many, because it was only about sixth place. For Verstappen, who has already secured this season’s world championship, the final position did not matter, but two additional points would have helped Perez in the fight for second place in the series.
After Verstappen’s trick, Perez and Charles Leclerc go to Abu Dhabi with equal points.
– I already told you in the summer. You don’t ask me that, okay? Is it clear? I gave my reasons then, and I stand by them, Verstappen commented on his refusal on team radio after the race.
After the race, Verstappen commented to the media that he had his own reasons for disobeying the team order.
Deliberate drive-out?
A more detailed explanation was found for the message in the Dutch media.
Dutch expert on F1 broadcasts by Tom Coronel according to Verstappen, he was upset in May in Monaco, where Perez drove out in qualifying and ruined his teammate’s lap.
According to Coronel, Perez would have later admitted to his team that he drove into the wall on purpose to ensure a good starting position for the race. The Mexican drove to victory in the Monaco GP.
According to Coronel, Verstappen would have made it clear after the revelation that he would no longer lend a helping hand to his teammate. In Brazil, the threat held.
Marko roared
In the final race of the season, the rules of the game should be clear. PDO
In the Red Bull camp, it was assured after the race that an internal investigation was in order.
A palaver will certainly be held, but the person in charge of the energy drink company’s motorsports affairs Helmut Marko made it clear what the team wants in the final race of the season.
– Max will do everything in Abu Dhabi to help Checo, Marko stated to Sky Sports.
Both drivers also commented to the media that they want to discuss what happened among the team. Verstappen did not see much significance in his actions.
– They are now tied. In any case, second place will be decided by who finishes better in the final race.