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Christian Horner has dismissed claims that Sergio Perez must save his Red Bull career by impressing in the final races of this year.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner reaffirmed his support for Sergio Perez amid speculation about his future with the team. Horner stated that there have been no discussions or contemplation about replacing Perez, despite the pressure to keep his seat with Daniel Ricciardo’s return at AlphaTauri. Horner emphasized that Red Bull believes in Perez’s abilities and selected him for his experience and ability to handle pressure. Although Perez has had some challenging races lately, the team wants to support him in getting back to his early-season form. Perez has taken proactive steps, such as spending three days on the simulator, to address any issues he has been facing. While attention is on Ricciardo’s performance, Perez remains second in the drivers’ championship and is still valued by the team.
Source: Crash
