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Two-time F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen believes it’s “highly unlikely” Sergio Perez will remain at Red Bull beyond this season.
After a disappointing season in F1 2023, Sergio Perez’s future with Red Bull has become a popular topic of discussion, especially considering that his current contract expires at the end of the year. With other teams expected to pose a greater challenge in 2024, Red Bull will need Perez to perform at his best to achieve major successes. Mika Hakkinen, a former McLaren driver who won two titles in the 1990s, shared his opinion on Perez’s situation. Hakkinen stated that Perez has been slower than his teammate Max Verstappen, and while that may not be a problem if Perez accepts this and maintains good communication with the team, it becomes an issue if he starts complaining or accuses the team of not providing a good car. Hakkinen believes it’s important for Red Bull to have two drivers performing at a high level in order to develop the car effectively. Finally, he considers it highly unlikely that Perez will have a future with Red Bull.
