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According to a report, Sergio Perez has received significant hope of retaining his Red Bull Formula 1 seat in 2025 thanks to the arrival of additional sponsors.
Sergio Perez’s future has been a subject of intense speculation in light of his performance decline in 2024. Rumors suggested he might not continue past the summer break or could retire in Mexico, fueling talk of early contract termination. Despite competition from young talents like Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda eyeing his Red Bull seat for 2025, Perez seems to have secured support from additional sponsors. The decision to allow Perez to begin preparing merchandise for the 2025 season implies he may retain his seat, driven primarily by his commercial value and his significance in the Latin American market. While Perez’s performance gap to teammate Max Verstappen is evident in the points standings, his commercial backing, partly from Carlos Slim, plays a crucial role in his continued presence at Red Bull. The team faces a decision on whether to prioritize sports results or commercial considerations when choosing between drivers for the upcoming season.
