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Billionaire and Sergio Perez backer Carlos Slim Domit is considering pulling his Telemex company from the Red Bull Formula 1 sponsorship portfolio while simultaneously considering a deal with Williams’ Franco Colapinto.
Slim Domit, one of the richest people in the world with a vast telecoms empire, is considering decisions independently of his support for Perez. The withdrawal of Infinitum and Claro branding from Red Bull’s car signals a strengthened partnership with telecom rival AT&T. Slim Domit confirmed a separate focus on Checo’s contract, expressing intentions to continue supporting him regardless of the team’s decisions. Speculation suggests Perez’s potential exit from Red Bull could lead to Slim Domit reconsidering his backing. Meanwhile, Colapinto’s future in F1 remains uncertain, with possibilities tied to finding a team like Sauber or Red Bull. Slim Domit reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Latin American drivers, emphasizing Checo’s significance in their projects. Perez’s longstanding backing from Slim Domit’s telecoms empire may potentially transition to another motorsport series due to recent performance challenges.
