Motorsport Week
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Motorsport Week
Home Single Seater Formula 1

Does the Red Bull F1 team order drama stem from Monaco?

by Motorsport Week
3 years ago
A A
Does the Red Bull F1 team order drama stem from Monaco?
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The main topic of conversation following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday surrounds Red Bull after Max Verstappen refused a team order on the final lap of the race.

Verstappen had been let through by Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez to attack the cars in front in the closing laps of the race, but was told over team radio to hand the place back if he couldn’t overtake Fernando Alonso for fifth.

Although he got close to the Spaniard, Verstappen didn’t move in front but also failed to pull aside and hand the position back to Perez

The situation was particularly controversial as Perez is currently battling Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc for second in the Drivers’ Championship.

RelatedPosts

Lando Norris muscled past Oscar Piastri on Lap 1 in Singapore

Lando Norris admits to facing McLaren ‘repercussions’ over F1 Singapore GP clash with Oscar Piastri

6 hours ago
George Russell has extended his contract with Mercedes

George Russell admits Toto Wolff could’ve been ‘tighter’ with terms of new Mercedes F1 deal

7 hours ago

With just one round remaining, the duo are now tied on 290 points.

One rumour circulating is that Verstappen defied the team order as payback for Monaco, when Perez crashed on his final hot lap in Q3, denying Verstappen the chance to fight for pole position.

Perez would go on to win the race for Red Bull, his first of the 2022 campaign. According to information in Dutch media, Perez admitted to Red Bull that he had spun deliberately during the session.

“It is correct what Tom Coronel [Dutch racing driver and pundit] just said at ViaPlay,” tweeted journalist Erik Van Haren.

“Perez deliberately crashed in qualifying in Monaco and later admitted it to Helmut Marko and Christian Horner. Max Verstappen has not forgotten that.”

Speaking to Sky F1 after the session, Verstappen defended his decision to stay in front of Perez.

“We put everything on the table why. I gave my reasons. I’m not going to say why, but I think they understood. I already explained to them before, so it was not new to me, it was not new to them.”

When asked if it was a potential payback situation for Monaco: “You can decide that.”

Tags: BrazilGPF1Max VerstappenRedBullSergio Perez
Share205Tweet128Share

Related Posts

Lando Norris muscled past Oscar Piastri on Lap 1 in Singapore
Formula 1

Lando Norris admits to facing McLaren ‘repercussions’ over F1 Singapore GP clash with Oscar Piastri

6 hours ago
George Russell has extended his contract with Mercedes
Formula 1

George Russell admits Toto Wolff could’ve been ‘tighter’ with terms of new Mercedes F1 deal

7 hours ago
Lewis Hamilton has admitted rumours linking Christian Horner to Ferrari have been a distraction
Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton addresses Christian Horner to Ferrari rumours

8 hours ago
Load More

Discussion about this post

Upcoming Races

#EventDate
18Singapore GP03-05 October
19United States GP17-19 October
20Mexico City GP24-26 October
21São Paulo GP07-09 November
22Las Vegas GP20-22 November

Click here for the full 2025 F1 calendar

Drivers’  Standings

#DriverPts
Oscar Piastri324
Lando Norris299
Max Verstappen255
George Russell212
Charles Leclerc165
Lewis Hamilton121
Andrea Kimi Antonelli78
Alexander Albon70
Isack Hadjar39
Nico Hulkenberg37

Click here for full Drivers’ Standings

Latest Articles

Lando Norris muscled past Oscar Piastri on Lap 1 in Singapore
Formula 1

Lando Norris admits to facing McLaren ‘repercussions’ over F1 Singapore GP clash with Oscar Piastri

October 16, 2025
George Russell has extended his contract with Mercedes
Formula 1

George Russell admits Toto Wolff could’ve been ‘tighter’ with terms of new Mercedes F1 deal

October 16, 2025
Lewis Hamilton has admitted rumours linking Christian Horner to Ferrari have been a distraction
Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton addresses Christian Horner to Ferrari rumours

October 16, 2025

Follow Motorsport Week

Join our daily motorsport newsletter

* indicates required

Motorsport Week

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Other Links

  • About & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Motorsport Monday

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Formula 1
    • Latest News
    • 2025 F1 Calendar
    • 2025 F1 Championship Standings
  • Formula E
    • Latest News
    • 2025 FE Calendar
    • 2025 FE Championship Standings
  • MotoGP
    • Latest News
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • WRC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
    • 2025 WRC Standings
  • IndyCar
    • Latest News
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WEC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • Live Updates
  • Other
    • IMSA
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • Galleries
  • About/Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd