Don’t miss… <\/strong> Michael Schumacher health update as F1 legend ‘a case without hope’<\/strong><\/p>\n “And if that place for 2024 is not here, we will have to look for other alternatives. I have a contract until next year and at some point next year we will sit down and talk.”<\/p>\n The 145-point gap between the two team-mates in the Drivers’ Championship makes it abundantly clear that Verstappen is the main man at Red Bull. But the 25-year-old made it clear during the early stages of his partnership with Perez that he is not keen on the notion of a ‘number one’ and ‘number two’ within the team.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n “I don\u2019t like to put it that way,” he said. “In the end, we have the same chances. You have to be respected, of course, but I don\u2019t want to be favoured. I don\u2019t think I need that either and in the end it\u2019s not good for the team if it\u2019s that way all of the time.”<\/p>\n F1 fans are keen to see Red Bull swoop for a driver who can readily take the fight to Verstappen at the front of the field. Team advisor Helmut Marko recently admitted that McLaren’s Lando Norris is admired, although his long-term contract could present complications.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/73\/590x\/secondary\/4946961.jpg?r=1694029026049\")
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