Formula 1 is currently taking a break after the Australian Grand Prix, where Perez finished fifth, and will resume with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the end of April.
There could be a similar situation brewing over at Red Bull, especially after Perez won the Saudi Arabian GP on Sunday and coming within just a point of Verstappen.
After a stunning battle through Sector 2, Alonso passed Sainz on Lap 45 to secure his first podium finish since Qatar 2021.
Verstappen, the reigning double world champion, scored 15 of Red Bull's 17 victories from 22 races during the 2022 season, which saw the rules reset.
There can only be one champion, regardless of how many races you win, pole positions you claim, or points you gain. All of the others fall short.
During the Bathurst 12 Hour weekend in February, a Red Bull Formula 1 vehicle will make practise circuits on the renowned Mount Panorama circuit.
After the early retirements this season that left him playing catch-up before to his commanding Formula 1 title win, Max Verstappen felt that he "could not afford any mistakes."
Red Bull, according to Christian Horner, "firmly had a target" on its back in Formula 1 this season due to the numerous off-track political conflicts the team encountered.
In 2022, Christian Horner thinks Sergio Perez's Formula 1 tyre issues might be related to the precise adjustments required to optimise the new 18-inch compounds.
Only the current world champion is permitted to change his or her race number. All Formula 1 drivers select a permanent race number that they use for the duration of their F1 caree...