Sergio Perez believes Red Bull created a toxic environment around his side of the garage in the 2024 Formula 1 season, leading to undue pressure on him to perform. Despite having a signed contract until 2026, Red Bull didn’t shield him from speculation about his future. Perez feels the team’s own pressure tactics backfired, impacting the engineers and the overall performance.
Red Bull’s decision to replace Perez with Liam Lawson and later Yuki Tsunoda has not yielded expected results. Helmut Marko’s criticism of Perez withholding the team’s bonus has not been repeated, as Red Bull now stands fourth in the standings. Perez claims to have inside information that Red Bull regrets its handling of the situation, recognizing the team’s decline post-Adrian Newey’s departure.
