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Sergio Perez has suggested that he feels vindicated by the struggles of his replacements at Red Bull, dubbing its F1 car as, at times, ‘undriveable’.
Sergio Perez has expressed feeling vindicated by the struggles of his successors at Red Bull, calling the Formula 1 car at times ‘undriveable’ as he reflects on his 2024 dismissal from the team. Perez, who finished eighth in the Drivers’ Championship that year, faced challenges with the difficult RB20 car, which even Max Verstappen found demanding. Following Perez’s departure, Liam Lawson took over but struggled with the RB21, leading to his swift replacement after just two races by Yuki Tsunoda, who has also faced difficulties with the car. Perez’s F1 exile will end next year as he moves on to Cadillac’s debut campaign with Valtteri Bottas, emphasizing the challenges of adapting to Red Bull’s unique car dynamics. Reflecting on his time at Red Bull, Perez highlighted the mental strength required to survive in a demanding environment and unique driving style. Perez anticipates the 2026 F1 regulations will better suit his driving style and experience as one of the sport’s experienced drivers.
