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Red Bull’s decision not to drop Sergio Perez during Formula 1’s summer break was partly down to concluding there was more it could do to help him turn his form around. Scott Mitchell-Malm looks at some of the possibilities
Red Bull’s decision to retain Sergio Perez as Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 teammate has led to speculation and theories on the reasons behind it. Perez’s current form is posing a risk to Red Bull’s chances in the constructors’ championship, with McLaren potentially overtaking them if the trend continues. The team’s decision to keep Perez may be due to a lack of better alternatives and a desire to support him to return to his earlier strong form. Red Bull is considering potential personnel changes and evaluating ways to improve the support for Perez, both in terms of personnel and car performance. The team is willing to address the issues and make necessary changes to enhance Perez’s performance and competitiveness in the championship.
