The title protagonists’ respective teammates will play significant roles over the decisive final five grands prix of 2021. That is the view of former F1 driver Timo Glock, who regards Red Bull’s Max Verstappen as being in a better situation than his title rival Lewis Hamilton. That is not just because of the Dutchman’s 12-point advantage over Mercedes’ seven time world champion, but because he will be able to rely on the loyalty of his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez. In contrast, Red Bull is keeping Sergio Perez on board for 2022, and despite racing in his native Mexico this weekend, the 31-year-old declared this week: “Max is fighting for the drivers’ championship and we all have to support him.”. Glock confirmed: “Red Bull can rely very well on Perez, who will give Max support.

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