Red Bull to give Max Verstappen bodyguards at Sergio Perez’s home race, the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix

Red Bull will reportedly give Max Verstappen two bodyguards to protect him this weekend in Mexico.
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in parc ferme. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 19, United States Grand Prix, Austin,
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in parc ferme. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 19,…

While his teammate 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Sergio Perez returns to home soil where he is idolised at the F1 M൩exico City Grandꦗ Prix, it’s a different story for Verstappen.

Last weekend in Texa𒆙s his victory was loudly booed by Mexican fans in attendance.

Red Bull will, therefore, take no chances this weeken🧸d when Verstappen step🗹s onto Perez’s home turf.

Red Bull consultant Helm﷽ut Marko confirmed to the presence of two bodyguards tasked with protecting Verstappen.

“Max doesn't really want to do that and is relaxed,” Marko sai🎀d. 

“B🐬ut we have a responsibiliꦆty for him. That's why we just want to be on the safe side."

Threats via social media were a main reason why Red Bull opted for extra security, the repo﷽rt states.

Red Bull also repoꦑrtedly expect Perez to minimise the hostility from fans 🔜aimed at Verstappen through a public statement.

'Celebrating fifth-place not enough for a Red Bull driver'

Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 19, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA,
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 19, United States Grand…

Pe🌳rez, al𝐆though sure to be popular in Mexico, is fighting for his future.

He is contracted for 2024 and Christian Horner has denied that retaining his seat is dependent on clinging onto P2 in the drivers💦’ championship.

Yet rumours constantly swir💫l about Perez’s status.

Ralf Schumacher 💜told F1-Insider: “Max makes the difference. Every great champion tries to tune the car for his needs and also have it developed. 

“That was the case witඣh my brother, with Senna an🌠d also with Lewis Hamilton. 

“The weaker teammate has to live with it. It is up to each driver ꧅to convince his team. 

“A Formula 1 team always sides with the driver who promises more success. That's the way the bus🥃iness was and is."

Schumacher said about Perez: “He drives the same car as Verstappen and doesn't keep up with him.&nbs🌠p;

“The race in Austin wasn't bad. But celebrating a fifth place, which was Se༺rgio before Hamilton's disqualification, is simply not enough for a Red Bull driver. 

“The ౠwhistles against Max were unspeakable. He makes the difference as a driver and that's why the fans should pay tribute to his special achievements with applause."

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