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David Coulthard has defended criticism from Sergio Perez fans after he commented on the ex-Red Bull Formula 1 driver’s future.
Sergio Perez was replaced by Liam Lawson after a disappointing 2024 season, during which he finished 285 points behind his teammate Max Verstappen, leading to rumors about his future at Red Bull. David Coulthard commented on the situation, suggesting that negotiations were likely ongoing for a payoff rather than a straightforward termination of Perez’s contract. Despite winning five races for Red Bull, Perez will not be racing next season, a prediction Coulthard had made earlier. Coulthard defended his analysis, stating that Perez’s performance last season did not match Max Verstappen’s, ultimately leading to the decision for Perez to step away from driving for the team. Perez will still be involved with the brand in a different capacity moving forward.
