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Sergio Perez has been warned that his situation at Red Bull is now “critical” with Daniel Ricciardo lurking to replace him.
Ricciardo returned from injury for AlphaTauri at the F1 United States Grand Prix, which puts added pressure on Perez, as he hopes to earn a call-up to Red Bull. Perez’s seat for 2024 is uncertain due to his recent poor performance, and Red Bull can’t afford to have an underperforming driver. Jenson Button believes there is a possibility of Ricciardo replacing Perez, as he has gained confidence and proven his speed against his teammate. Ricciardo left Red Bull in 2019 and went to Renault, then McLaren, but if Perez doesn’t perform, there is a possible pathway for him to return to Red Bull. Danica Patrick mentioned that sometimes a change is what a driver needs for a new perspective and motivation.
Source: Crash
