Verstappen was greeted by a chorus of boos when he collected his winner's trophy at the United States Grand Prix from a portion of Perez🦄 fans.

Cons💞equently, there were reports ahead of this weekend that Verstappen would need extra security due to the expected hostile welcome he’d receive at Perez’s home rac💫e.

Horner played down any su🍌gꦑgestions of they’re being any tension between the pair, stating “they work very well together”.

“Well first o𝓰f all I really need to disappoint you,” he said. “There’s no rivalꦯry between the drivers. 

"They’ve got on very well♛ for three years and whilst I am sure the media would love to be at each other’s throats unfortunately for you guys they aꩵren’t. They work very well together - on track and off track, and we’ve seen that on many occasions. 

Organisers of the Mexico City Grand Prix launched a ‘respect’ campaign ahead of t🅰he race, centred around their hom🌠e hero.

Horner voiced his support of it.

“I think it's a great initiative, the respect thing th🎉at we’ve witnessed on the way to the circuit today because it crosses all areas,” he added. “It’s not just about sport - it’s life in general. There’s always passion associated with sport, which is great. 

“Fans will always have drivers and teams they support, and there’s going to be incredible support for Checo 🌠as there has been for Max in 🐠Zandvoort and Belgium for example or the British drivers at Silverstone. 

“That’s sport. Manchester City play Manchester Unitedไ this weekend and I am sure there’s going to be a pretty vocal crowd in the UK. I am expecting great support for Checo and the ♈team. But respect above everything is important.”