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Perez reveals: 'Horner said Red Bull was a one-car team'
Mexican driver Sergio Perez has made a striking claim about his time at Red Bull Racing, directly quoting team principal Christian Horner on team strategy.
By Sanne Vermeer - 2026-07-13T23:01:00.000Z - 1 min read
Sergio Perez has made a startling statement about his former employer, Red Bull Racing. The Mexican claims that team principal Christian Horner told him at the time that the team functioned as a 'one-car team'.
Such a statement, coming directly from the head of the outfit, implies a clear hierarchy. The focus and resources were allegedly directed primarily toward the performance of one driver, potentially at the expense of the other.
This claim casts new light on the dynamics Perez experienced during his tenure alongside Max Verstappen. It suggests that the Mexican knew from the start that his role within the setup might be a subordinate one.
The revelation comes at a sensitive time and will undoubtedly raise questions regarding internal culture and driver treatment within top teams. Perez's assertion represents a serious allegation from a driver's perspective.