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Axed Red Bull star sent boss £6,000 therapy bill
In a recent interview, former Red Bull star Sergio Perez disclosed that he invoiced his ex-F1 boss, Helmut Marko, for an expensive session with a psychologist during his time with the team. Following Perez’s departure, Red Bull has made significant driver changes, including axing Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson, and Yuki Tsunoda as they were deemed unsuitable teammates for star driver Max Verstappen. Despite being sacked, Perez’s reputation in the sport has improved due to the struggles faced by Lawson and Tsunoda in the challenging second Red Bull seat. Perez is set to make a comeback in 2026 with Cadillac, while Lawson remains at Racing Bulls and Tsunoda has been relegated to a reserve driver role. This incident sheds light on the importance of mental health support in high-pressure environments like Formula 1, as highlighted by Perez’s experience with the psychologist.
