For Max Verstappen, secondary drivers need to understand their role in Formula 1 in order to have a longer career in the category. The two-time champion spoke about Valtteri Bottas’ career at Mercedes
Embroiled in controversy with Sergio Pérez at the end of the 2022 season, Max Verstappen, of Red Bull, commented on the role of second driver in Formula 1. He reacted to the secondary role for five seasons at Mercedes.
According to Verstappen, it is important that the co-driver understands the role within Formula 1. The Dutch driver responded by speaking of the landscape of Bottas, who was at Mercedes between 2017 and 2021, being runner-up in the world in 2019 and 2020 , adding 10 wins in your pass.
“Every year he starts over, but after a few races he understands that it won’t happen and he understands his role. You have to understand that the rider next to you is better. And that’s okay, it can happen”, commented the two-time world champion .
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Sergio Pérez, Max Verstappen’s teammate, criticized the Dutchman’s decision not to give up a position in the São Paulo GP, when the Mexican was looking for second place in the world championship, and eventually lost to Charles Leclerc. For the Dutchman from Red Bull, drivers who accept the secondary role are more successful.
“It’s important that he accepted. Some pilots can’t do it and it happens completely wrong, so they don’t survive that long. I won’t name names, but you have to accept your role. You can’t live in a fairy tale,” he concluded.
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