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Sergio Perez drops Red Bull bombshell in stunning second driver claim
Axed F1 star Sergio Perez has made a stunning revelation about his Red Bull career, citing regrets from the team for letting him go after a dramatic collapse in form led to his departure.
Perez played a crucial role alongside Max Verstappen in securing back-to-back constructors’ title wins in 2022 and 2023 during his four years at the Milton Keynes-based outfit.
Despite a promising start in 2024, Perez’s form deteriorated in the second half of the season, resulting in his dismissal in December.
Since his departure, Red Bull has struggled to find a suitable replacement, with Yuki Tsunoda failing to meet expectations set by Perez.
In a recent podcast appearance, Perez expressed his disappointment over the team’s breakup and highlighted the departure of key personnel, including Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley, as contributing factors to their decline.
Though currently without a seat for the 2025 season, Perez has not ruled out a return to the grid next year, with Cadillac being mentioned as a potential destination for the 35-year-old driver.
