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Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner believes up to 16 drivers would be interested in the vacant seat at
Sergio Perez is under pressure to secure a contract renewal with Red Bull Racing for the 2025 Formula 1 season following a challenging year where he trailed Max Verstappen by 290 points. Despite finishing 22 seconds behind Verstappen in Bahrain, Red Bull’s Helmut Marko praised Perez’s performance in the season opener as a notable accomplishment. Red Bull’s team principal, Christian Horner, expressed a preference for retaining Perez as Verstappen’s teammate for the next season, emphasizing the competitive field of potential drivers vying for the seat. Although Verstappen is committed to Red Bull until 2028, speculation arose regarding his future due to investigations involving Horner, with both parties affirming their dedication to the team’s success. Horner emphasized the importance of teamwork and individual commitment within Red Bull Racing, emphasizing that the team’s success is built on collective passion and dedication to achieving exceptional results.
