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FIA Formula 2 title challenger Gabriel Bortoleto has weighed in on the Sergio Perez Red Bull debate, saying if the Mexican’s Formula 1 performances don’t improve, “he’s out”. Bortoleto is an F2 rookie and McLaren prospect, campaigning his 2024 season with the Invicta Racing outfit and enjoying great success. His ability to adapt from F3 […]
Bortoleto, the promising F2 rookie and McLaren hopeful, is excelling in the 2024 season with Invicta Racing, currently holding the second spot in the standings with 129 points, trailing Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar by 36 points. Speculation arises regarding Sergio Perez’s future at Red Bull, despite him recently being granted a multi-year contract extension, with Liam Lawson and Hadjar being potential replacements. Marko suggested that Lawson’s fate will be determined in September, hinting at a competitive environment where underperforming drivers risk being replaced. Hadjar, leading in the F2 standings, remains optimistic about his F1 prospects, focusing on letting his performance on the track speak for itself. Bortoleto, on the other hand, is rumored to be eyed for Audi’s F1 venture alongside Nico Hulkenberg in Sauber’s transition year of 2025, expressing readiness to make the leap to Formula 1.
