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Pérez candid: Horner preferred single dominant driver
Sergio Pérez has spoken out about Christian Horner, claiming the team principal would have preferred racing with only Max Verstappen.
By Hans van den Broekma - 2026-07-14T11:03:45.000Z - 1 min read
Sergio Pérez has broken his silence on internal team dynamics, making striking statements about team principal Christian Horner. The Mexican recently vented his frustrations, which appear to run deep regarding behind-the-scenes affairs.
According to Pérez, Horner was extremely content with a scenario where only one driver set the direction and commanded attention. This suggests an implicit preference for a clear number-one setup with less focus on the second seat.
Such a public admission is unusual and raises questions about relationships within the team, particularly between the drivers and senior management. It demonstrates that more goes on behind the scenes than many fans suspect.
Whether Pérez's sharp words amount to more than a personal observation remains to be seen. For now, it is clear the driver is no longer hiding his feelings about team management and is openly sharing his view.