Ralf Schumacher believes it is "clear" that Max Verstappen and his allies in the Red Bull team want Sergio Perez to be replaced as his team-mate.
Rumours of a rift between the two have been around since last season, and went into overdrive as Verstappen ignored team orders and refused to let Perez pass in Brazil.. Despite attempts from everyone involved to play down talk of any discontent, the belief remains that they don't get along as well as Red Bull would like.
There have also been signs so far this season that Verstappen is growing frustrated over Perez's performances. The Mexican has won two of the four races so far and is hot on the Dutchman's heels in the drivers' standings.