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There has been a lot of speculation about Sergio Perez’s future at Red Bull Racing due to his performance compared to his teammate, Max Verstappen. Recent comments by Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko added to the uncertainty, suggesting that Perez might not continue with the team in 2024 despite having a contract. Daniel Ricciardo’s return with AlphaTauri is seen by many as an audition for Perez’s seat, possibly for 2025. However, Team Principal Christian Horner has officially confirmed that Perez will retain his seat for 2024, stating that they have an agreement with him and are pleased with his performance. Horner acknowledges that Verstappen’s dominance makes it challenging for Perez, but he emphasizes that Perez is currently second in the championship and has been performing well. Horner believes that without Verstappen, Perez would have won more races and hopes that he can secure more victories before the end of the year.
Forrás: Autosport.com
