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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has revealed a decision will be taken on whether Sergio Perez will race with the team in 2025 once the current Formula 1 season ends. Perez’s prospects at Red Bull have been scrutinised throughout this term amid a wretched season which sees him trail 204 points behind team-mate Max Verstappen. […]
Throughout the current season, Sergio Perez’s performance at Red Bull has been closely analyzed due to a disappointing season where he is significantly behind his teammate Max Verstappen by 204 points. Despite Red Bull’s attempt to dispel speculation by extending Perez’s contract until 2026 in June, his lackluster results, with no podiums since April and currently in eighth place in the championship, have not improved as expected. Recent struggles have reignited rumors that Perez might be replaced, especially with Christian Horner evaluating Liam Lawson for a potential promotion to the senior team. Helmut Marko has emphasized that Perez’s contract does not guarantee his place next season, stressing that Formula 1 is a meritocracy. Red Bull’s hopes of regaining the Constructors’ Championship lead from McLaren now depend on Perez providing stronger performances in the remaining races, with Horner highlighting the competitiveness of Ferrari and McLaren’s driver line-ups. The team is looking ahead to Perez’s home race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico as an opportunity for him to gain momentum and support from local fans to potentially boost his confidence and results.
