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How safe is Perez’s Red Bull seat after ‘shocker’ Suzuka outing?
Sergio Perez had a problematic race at the Japanese Grand Prix, with Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner describing it as a “shocker”. Perez struggled to match his teammate Max Verstappen’s performance throughout the weekend, starting with errors in qualifying where he used extra tyres in Q2, limiting his chances in the pole shootout. He was involved in a collision at the start and made a series of mistakes that eventually led to his retirement. Perez’s lack of confidence at the track and struggles in high-speed corners were evident. His inconsistent performance contrasts with Verstappen’s dominance, and he has scored fewer points than Lando Norris in the last eight races. While Perez has secured his seat for 2024, his performance targets and future with the team could be at risk if he doesn’t improve. Red Bull aims to secure their second consecutive Constructors’ Championship, and if Perez fails to contribute necessary points, he may be replaced by Daniel Ricciardo in 2025.
Source: RacingNews 365
