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Johnny Herbert feels the time is now for Red Bull to stand down Sergio Perez, underscoring an increasingly likely consequence for not replacing him.
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert believes Red Bull needs to consider replacing Sergio Perez to maintain their position in the constructors’ championship. He argues that this decision should have been made sooner, given Perez’s lackluster performance this season. With Max Verstappen leading the drivers’ standings, Perez has struggled to support him effectively, sitting eighth in the table. Red Bull’s current position, 40 points behind McLaren, puts them at risk of slipping to third behind Ferrari. Herbert suggests Yuki Tsunoda as a potential replacement for Perez, praising his consistent performance and qualifying strength. He points out successful mid-season driver switches at other teams, emphasizing the need for Red Bull to take decisive action to improve their standing.
