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While Red Bull was unhappy with Sergio Perez’s results last year, his replacements have fared even worse.
Sergio Perez is convinced that Red Bull regrets their decision to drop him from the Formula 1 team in 2025, as indicated by his poor replacement, Liam Lawson. Despite the team’s motivation to find a competent second driver, Perez’s departure revealed the flaws in the Red Bull F1 package. Even Yuki Tsunoda, who replaced Lawson, struggled to perform well in the car, scoring only seven points in eight races, compared to Max Verstappen’s success. Perez, however, does not feel Red Bull owes him an apology, acknowledging the pressures that led to their choices. The team’s decline in form is attributed to the departure of design legend Adrian Newey, who left in March 2025 to join Aston Martin after transitioning away from F1 duties the previous year. Perez reflects on the team’s previous success and the challenges they faced in maintaining competitiveness without Newey’s expertise.
