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Matthew Cooper

Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez theory issued as bold Red Bull "agreement" claim made

Former F1 team principal Eddie Jordan believes Red Bull made an "agreement to let Sergio Perez win" the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Jordan believes that Perez's Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen would have won the race "under normal circumstances", despite a driveshaft problem meaning he began the Grand Prix in 15th place.

Perez, meanwhile, started on pole and led for the majority of the race, before seeing off late competition from Verstappen after he made his way through the field. And despite the Dutchman voicing his frustration at finishing second, Jordan believes Perez winning was always the plan for Red Bull.

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