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Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner has insisted that Sergio Perez’s struggles at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix won’t impact his chances of a contract renewal. Perez entered this campaign under pressure to earn a renewal to his expiring deal amid a tough outing last term that saw him end 290 points behind Max […]
Despite facing pressure to secure a contract renewal after a tough previous season, Sergio Perez showed improved consistency in the early races of 2024, but encountered difficulties at Imola. Red Bull struggled to find the right setup, resulting in Perez crashing during practice and failing to advance to Q3. Despite a challenging weekend, Team Principal Christian Horner remains optimistic about Perez’s performance, believing Monaco could be a turning point. Horner emphasized that Perez’s race outcome was largely influenced by his starting position rather than any contract uncertainties for 2025. Perez reiterated his wish to finalize his future plans promptly to focus on racing, though Horner indicated Red Bull is in no rush to decide on their driver lineup for the next season.
