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Sergio Perez must claim P2 in the F1 drivers’ championship or Red Bull will “ask questions”, putting his future in doubt, reports Sky’s David Croft.
There has been a lot of speculation regarding Sergio Perez’s future at Red Bull, and his recent crash in Mexico has added further doubt. The team expects him to finish second in the championship to secure his place. However, with Lewis Hamilton’s strong form, it is more likely that Hamilton will take that spot. If Perez fails to meet their expectations, the team may question why. They have every right to do so, considering Max Verstappen’s performance. Currently, Perez is 20 points ahead of Hamilton in the drivers’ standings. Despite rumors, it is highly unlikely that Fernando Alonso will join Red Bull. If Perez does lose his seat, Daniel Ricciardo is the likely replacement. Ricciardo’s strong performance in Mexico indicates that he is back to his best. Another possible option for Red Bull is Liam Lawson. Ultimately, there is already enough factual information to report, so making up rumors is unnecessary. Ricciardo himself downplayed the talks about taking Perez’s seat.
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