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Pérez Calls Verstappen Teammate Role 'Worst Job' in F1

1/6/2026

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Sergio Pérez, Red Bull Racing driver, described being Max Verstappen's teammate as "the worst job in Formula 1" after four seasons.
The atmosphere was tense and the team was designed to favor Verstappen.
Pérez finished eighth in the 2024 standings and was released.
He will return to Formula 1 with Cadillac, starting a new chapter.

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Story summary

Sergio Pérez, Red Bull Racing driver, described being Max Verstappen's teammate as "the worst job in Formula 1" after four seasons.
The atmosphere was tense and the team was designed to favor Verstappen.
Pérez finished eighth in the 2024 standings and was released.
He will return to Formula 1 with Cadillac, starting a new chapter.