Verstappen breaks silence on Perez’s comments: 'That’s not how he meant it'

The Mexican, while on a podcast this week, spoke about his time at the Austrian team, stating that he knows Red Bull "regrets" moving on from him after the 2024 season.

Along with that, he also spoke about the friction that came between the two of them at the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix when Verstappen did not let Perez by at the end of the race, with the 35-year-old saying the Dutchman holds things in until he is out on track.

Verstappen was asked if these comments were something that disappointed him after being his teammate for four seasons, seeing them win two constructors' titles together in the process, but that was quickly refuted by the Dutchman.

Verstappen continued by saying he is looking forward to seeing his former teammate back in the paddock once again, hoping to give him a special gift when he next sees Perez.

"So yeah, for me, whatever is written in the media, I know how Checo is, and we have a great relationship," concluded Verstappen.