![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/max-verstappens-f1-team-mates-must-all-follow-one-red-bull-rule-as-lando-norris-warned/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1_Formula-1-Grand-Prix-Hungarian-Grand-Prix-2023-23203683484983.jpg&description=Verstappen has all-but secured his third F1 title and will be gunning for more in the coming years, while his team-mates including Sergio Perez, Alex Albon and Pierre Gasly have lived in his shadow Red Bull may keep Sergio Perez as team-mate to Max Verstappen as they "don't care" who races alongside the Dutchman. That's the view of Jacques Villeneuve as the Canadian gave his verdict on the driver situation at Red Bull with Perez's future under question after another season of being outshone by Verstappen. He is all but certain to win his third F1 title this year, while Perez trails by 145 points despite having the same car. The Mexican is still second place in the standings, meaning Verstappen is waltzing towards that crown unchallenged. Villeneuve believes Red Bull will be very content with that situation. And that's why the 1997 world champion believes the team will stick with Perez for 2024 – because he can't see Red Bull choosing a driver who would give Verstappen a sterner challenge. "I don't think they care. They have Max," he said. "At the moment Max can win, they are comfortably ahead. They are getting the image they want. Why should they bother and sign a young guy who wants to show that he is the new world champion and cause trouble?" If he's right, it might mean that Lando Norris may not get the move he has been so heavily linked for a long time now. The Brit has held talks with Red Bull before, but chose to commit his future to McLaren with a new contract. That deal expires in 2025 and, as it ticks down, speculation continues that the team will turn again to Norris if Perez leaves at the end of his contract. Helmut Marko, a long-serving adviser to Red Bull, indicated that he is towards the top of the team's list for potential future drivers. Catch all the action from Formula One on Sky Sports and get exclusive access to races, qualifying and much more for every Grand Prix. From Max Verstappen to Lewis Hamilton, you won't miss a lap on Sky Sports. £22 a m){kind=link}
Verstappen has all-but secured his third F1 title and will be gunning for more in the coming years, while his team-mates including Sergio Perez, Alex Albon and Pierre Gasly have lived in his shadow
Red Bull may keep Sergio Perez as team-mate to Max Verstappen as they “don’t care” who races alongside the Dutchman.
That’s the view of Jacques Villeneuve as the Canadian gave his verdict on the driver situation at Red Bull with Perez’s future under question after another season of being outshone by Verstappen.
He is all but certain to win his third F1 title this year, while Perez trails by 145 points despite having the same car. The Mexican is still second place in the standings, meaning Verstappen is waltzing towards that crown unchallenged.
Villeneuve believes Red Bull will be very content with that situation. And that’s why the 1997 world champion believes the team will stick with Perez for 2024 â because he can’t see Red Bull choosing a driver who would give Verstappen a sterner challenge.