Helmut Marko has gambled with a possibly awkward pre-season meeting by proposing Sergio Perez isn't on a similar level as Max Verstappen.
The Mexican has frequently been the ideal partner to Verstappen however strains turned out to be progressively erupted as the 2022 season went on.
The depressed spot came during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix when Verstappen wouldn't give a spot back to Perez notwithstanding having the Drivers' Title closed up and the Mexican having a far more noteworthy requirement for the additional places.
Verstappen said he had his reasons, declining to expound publically what they were precisely, and Red Bull's treatment of their two drivers has made it pretty clear who they think about number one.
The most unmitigated illustration of this came during a new meeting when Red Bull exceptional guide Marko recommended Perez was not on similar level as his colleague.
Addressing Auto Engine und Game, Marko was asked the way that Red Bull came to have such a telling lead over the remainder of the pack and keeping in mind that he set off on a mission to commend Verstappen, he likewise put down Perez.
"We absolutely profited from Ferrari's essential slip-ups, from misfortune on their side, from the motor disappointments," Marko said.
"What's more, our vehicle was 20 kilograms overweight toward the start. That was a hold that brought a dependable time gain on the race track when we could decrease the weight. Each kilogram less is a sure time gain by and by.
"This has likewise changed the driving conduct so that Verstappen can utilize it ideally. What's more, on the off chance that Maximum can drive at the breaking point and has the certainty, then that is something else than if another person drives at the cutoff. Our vehicle is where Perez is. Furthermore, Perez is an excellent Formula 1 driver, yet he is no Verstappen."
Pressures among Verstappen and Perez have been tipped to bubble over as the two go into their third season as partners and with Daniel Ricciardo back in the blue and red of Red Bull, expanding ideas that the Australian is are being arranged to take the Mexican's spot.
For the present, that is a situation that Perez is courageous by, rather inviting the eight-time race victor to the group.
"When it's all said and done, we live under a great deal of strain constantly. It changes nothing from my side, I believe it's an extraordinary accomplishment for the group to have a driver like Daniel and he will contribute a great deal to our group.
"He's an extraordinary person, he's part of the gang that I get on [with] the most in the enclosure, so I believe it's only perfect to have Daniel in the group, and from my side changes nothing."
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