P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Red Bull driver finished in seventh place at the Belgian Grand Prix from a front-row start.
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko gave a blunt assessment of Sergio Perez’s performance in the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, where Perez finished seventh from second on the grid, falling short of expectations. Perez’s form has declined significantly since the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with just 28 points in the last eight races, contributing to Red Bull losing their lead in the constructors’ standings to McLaren. Despite being part of a top team, Perez has yet to win a race this season and has not reached the podium since April’s Chinese Grand Prix. To complicate matters, Perez failed to meet the performance clauses in his contract, sparking discussions about his future at Red Bull. A meeting between Marko and Red Bull boss Christian Horner is scheduled to decide on the driver situation on Monday. Additionally, a test featuring the 2022 AlphaTauri car at Imola could serve as a potential opportunity for other drivers to replace Perez, with Daniel Ricciardo and Liam Lawson participating in the evaluation. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Perez remains focused on the team’s tasks ahead and aims to address the challenges during the break.
