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Lewis Hamilton has called out Red Bull and more specifically advisor Helmut Marko over the team\u2019s treatment of driver Sergio Perez. The Mexican has regularly been criticised from within his own camp this season as he struggles to match the performance levels of Max Verstappen.<\/p>\n
The 33-year-old heads into the final four rounds of the season 226 points behind his team-mate, who has recorded 15 wins compared to Checo\u2019s two. With such a gulf in results between the pair, Marko has been quick to criticise Red Bull\u2019s number two driver.<\/p>\n
After regularly bashing his performances on Sundays and struggles in qualifying, the Austrian advisor took things a step too far after the Italian Grand Prix, citing Perez\u2019s Mexican heritage as a reason why he will never be able to challenge Verstappen for a World Championship.<\/p>\n
Addressing the challenges Checo has faced this season, Hamilton said: \u201cI haven\u2019t been in the exact position Checo is in. But as a driver, I understand the psychological and the mental pressures are weighed so heavily on you. It\u2019s hard to explain and to put into words.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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