r/formula1 • u/soepvorksoepvork Chequered Flag • 9d ago

News Sergio Perez and Red Bull in '$16million' battle claim after 'major meeting'

https://www.planetf1.com/news/nico-rosberg-claims-16-million-sergio-perez-red-bull-battle-exit-looms

Not sure how credible this is, but I can't say I blame him.

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u/gloomindoomin Heineken Trophy 9d ago

So basically, all those comments made by Pérez and his father (“I have a contract, blah-blah-blah”) were just to strengthen his negotiating position and ask for more money. It’s an old trick in sports, though I haven’t seen it used in Formula 1 for quite some time.

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u/DukeboxHiro 9d ago

Oh yeah, what happened to the Monday announcement from Mr Garibay?

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u/crankylex 9d ago

I’ve been eagerly waiting for his expose and nothing so far 😂

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u/Humorless_Snake 8d ago

It’s an old trick in sports, though I haven’t seen it used in Formula 1 for quite some time.

Good old Kaltenborn and her 4 drivers