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Perez’s revealing first admission that he could leave Red Bull
Sergio Perez’s performances have been closely scrutinized this year due to Max Verstappen’s dominant season. Verstappen has won an impressive 12 out of 14 races, with Perez securing the other two victories. The return of Daniel Ricciardo to Red Bull’s sister team has added more pressure on Perez, who is currently 145 points behind Verstappen in the championship standings. Despite repeated assurances from Red Bull team principal Christian Horner about Perez’s seat being secure for 2024, rumors have persisted, especially after mixed messages from Helmut Marko. In an interview, Perez expressed his willingness to explore other options if he no longer feels he can contribute to the team, while also emphasizing his current focus on winning races and championships with Red Bull. Following a strong second-place finish at the Italian Grand Prix, Perez believes that the difficult times are now behind him and is optimistic about the rest of the season.
Source: Crash.net
