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Sergio Perez endured another tough race in Qatar as speculation continues to mount over his F1 future.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has encouraged Sergio Perez to make his own decisions about his future in Formula 1. Perez’s performance struggles this season have sparked speculation about his position at Red Bull. Despite signing a two-year extension earlier in the year, Perez has faced a challenging year. Horner emphasized the team’s support for Perez until the end of the season in Abu Dhabi. He stated that Perez understands the situation and will make his own choice about his next steps. Horner denied any pressure on Perez to leave the team and highlighted the tough position Perez is in amid ongoing speculation. Perez’s retirement in the Qatar race due to drive loss is under investigation, with Horner suggesting a clutch temperature issue from a spin.
