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1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill spoke exclusive to RacingNews365.
Damon Hill expressed surprise at Red Bull’s decision to retain Sergio Perez for the rest of 2024 despite his recent struggles. Perez’s performance has declined significantly since May, raising concerns about both his F1 future and Red Bull’s constructors’ title. Helmut Marko had suggested talks about Perez’s future during the summer break, but the team ultimately chose to keep him alongside Max Verstappen. Hill admitted he was shocked by this decision but hopes Perez will bounce back at upcoming races. Perez is the only top four team driver without a win in 2024, with Hill predicting a more competitive field by the end of the season. He anticipates a tight championship battle with potential for surprise winners.
