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Red Bull shareholders will meet after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to finalise its driver line-up for next season.
Christian Horner, Red Bull team principal, has made a cryptic statement regarding Sergio Perez’s future in the team. The Mexican driver’s performance has raised concerns, sparking discussions about his position for the next F1 season. Red Bull shareholders are set to meet after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to determine Perez’s fate, with Liam Lawson reportedly the preferred replacement if Perez is let go. Over the past seven races, Perez has collected only nine points, contrasting with Verstappen’s impressive 126 points since the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Horner revealed that a decision on Verstappen’s teammate will be made by mid-December, indicating a review of the season will follow. Despite questions about the next season’s driver lineup, Horner emphasized the need for a thorough review before any decisions are made.
