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Sergio Perez shares what he told Christian Horner before being replaced by Liam Lawson
Sergio Perez warned Red Bull that his replacement would be costly in his final message to Christian Horner after being replaced by Liam Lawson following a difficult 2024 F1 season. There was continued speculation about Perez’s future due to his form. Perez was at risk of losing his seat to Daniel Ricciardo during the summer break of 2024, ultimately leading Red Bull to pay him off and replace him with Lawson. Despite Lawson’s disappointing stint, Yuki Tsunoda struggled when given a chance alongside Max Verstappen and is now expected to be replaced by Isack Hadjar next year, potentially ending his F1 career. Perez, in an interview, expressed his belief that Verstappen will become the best driver in the history of the sport due to the Red Bull project being tailored for him, emphasizing the demanding and complex nature of driving alongside Verstappen.
