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Liam Lawson’s test of a 2024 Red Bull F1 car after the British GP leads into a crucial few weeks for the team to potentially decide to replace Sergio Perez mid-season
After the British Grand Prix, Liam Lawson tested a 2024 Red Bull Formula 1 car, leading to a crucial period for the team to potentially replace Sergio Perez mid-season. Red Bull acknowledges that they need Perez to be in top form to compete at the front in F1. Perez’s recent struggles continued at the British Grand Prix where he failed to score points after a poor qualifying performance and an unsuccessful race strategy. With Perez falling short of performance targets, Red Bull is facing increased pressure from rival teams in the constructors’ championship race. If Perez does not improve before the summer break, a driver change may become a realistic prospect for Red Bull for this year. Christian Horner, Red Bull team boss, highlighted the importance of both drivers scoring points for the team’s championship aspirations. Daniel Ricciardo and Lawson are being considered as potential replacements for Perez, with Lawson undergoing tests to evaluate his suitability for the top team.
