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Sergio Perez is under pressure to retain his Red Bull seat after a season of poor performances.
Red Bull received a warning that they cannot break Sergio Perez’s F1 contract if they choose to drop him for the 2025 season. Perez’s performance has been under scrutiny, as he has only scored 47 points in the 12 races following the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in May, putting Red Bull’s constructors’ championship defense in jeopardy. Despite suggestions from Helmut Marko that contracts are not a significant obstacle, Sky Sports F1’s Martin Brundle emphasized that parting ways with Perez would not be straightforward due to contractual obligations and commercial considerations. Brundle believes that Perez, with his potential showcased in the strong start of the season, could reverse his form with a good performance. However, the pressure is mounting on both Perez and Red Bull to address the situation, particularly as the team fights for championship contention.
