In this sense, Damon Hill, former champion of the Highest Category in 1996, has ruled on the scene of those of the Austrian team between the Dutch and the Mexican, who stressed that he will not be easily intimidated.
“Checo Perez knows what he’s up against, but he’s not going to go down without a fight. The problem he has is that Max is a bit of a force of nature, and it’s how much pressure he can put on the team,” Hill said.
“We’ve seen guys go there and be intimidated, having to go somewhere else, like (Pierre) Gasly and (Alex) Albon. Even Mark Webber and (Daniel) Ricciardo have experienced it,” Hill told motorsport.com.
The two-time Dutch champion is considered to have only one rival on court, and that is his teammate Pérez. In a matter of points, Max has 69, while “Checo” registers 54 units, however, the situation could change in the next Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which will take place on April 30, a track in which in two Sometimes the one from Guadalajara has been at the top of the podium.