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‘Verstappens' played a role in Perez extension – Marko

Jul.4 Dr Helmut Marko admits that Sergio Perez's contract extension was influenced in part by the wishes of 'the Verstappens'. Pressure is currently mounting on both Perez, 34, and Red Bull, as the Mexican driver struggles for form in only the first month since the new two-year deal was announced. Marko, Red Bull's top F1 consultant, admits Perez needs to find more performance to support the top team's push to repel ever more competitive rivals – especially for the constructors' world championship. But the 81-year-old Austrian also admits to Viaplay: 'Sergio has a difficult life. 'He is Max (Verstappen)'s teammate, and has managed to stay upright for a few years now. We wanted...
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