Archive · 6 Jan 2026

Perez Calls Verstappen Teammate Role 'Worst Job in F1'

Perez Calls Verstappen Teammate Role 'Worst Job in F1'

Sergio Perez, a Formula 1 driver, recently shared his experiences of being Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull Racing.

He described it as the hardest job in Formula 1 due to the team's focus on Verstappen.

Perez felt constant pressure and scrutiny, regardless of his performance.

Despite achieving some success, including race wins and podium finishes, he believes his contributions were often overlooked.

After being replaced by Liam Lawson, Perez is moving to Cadillac for the 2026 season, where he will partner with Valtteri Bottas.

This new chapter offers him a chance to reset and prove his skills in a different team environment.

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