Max Verstappen dodges ‘unfair’ question about whether he'd prefer Sergio Perez or Daniel Ricciardo as F1 2024 teammate

Max Verstappen says it is “unfair” to ask him who he would prefer to be his Red Bull F1 teammate next season, but insists he will be happy either way. 
Max Verstappen (NLD), Red Bull
Max Verstappen (NLD), Red Bull

168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Sergio Perez currently holds that position and also has a contract for 2024, but his underwhelming 🀅and inconsistent performances this year have sparked speculati🤡on that he could be replaced, despite Red Bull insisting otherwise. 

A nightmare retirement at his home race last time out at the Mexico City Grand Prix, coupled with a stunning display by AlphaTauri’s returning 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Daniel Ricciardo, has not helped Perez dispel the rumours. 

Ricciardo is viewed🐬 as the frontrunner to replace Perez next year if Red Bull made a late U-turn and opted against retaining the Mexican. 

Verstappen was asked who he would rather have as෴ his teammate next yeaꦡr ahead of this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, but attempted to skirt around it. 

“I always had a great relationship𒉰 with Daniel when we were teammates, but at the same time I have a great relationship with Checo,” the triple world champion said. 

(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) AlphaTauri in the FIA Press Conference. Formula
(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) AlphaTauri in the…

“I find it a bit unfair to now sit here and say who I would prefer as a teammate or whatever. They have great teammates and it’s not up to me at the end of the day👍 to make these kinღds of decisions because I am very focused on my own performance. 

“If it’s Checo next year then great, I have a gre𝕴at working relationship with him but also personally I think he’s a great guy. If it’🌟s Daniel then also we will get along fine and we will have a great time. 

“F1 can be a tough sport. You’re asking these kinds of questi♕ons… Maybe also nothing happens right? We will see.”

Speakin𝐆g in the same press conference, Ricciardo denied talking to Red Bull about taking Perez꧂'s seat for 2024. 

“I haven’t [had talks with Red Bull]," the Australian said. "All the st💧uff around my contract next year has been related to AlphaTauri. I’d say that’s honestly as far a🎐s that goes.”

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