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Sergio Perez’s future at Red Bull is something Christian Horner must decide.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has called on Sergio Perez to rediscover his early-season form in the face of growing competition from McLaren and Ferrari, with the Mexican driver currently in contract negotiations. Horner and advisor Helmut Marko have emphasized the importance of Perez closing the gap to teammate Max Verstappen, particularly with threats emerging from behind the team. Despite a strong start to the season, Perez’s performances in the Imola and Monaco races have raised concerns as McLaren and Ferrari have made significant progress. Horner stressed the need for both Red Bull drivers to score points consistently in order to fend off their competitors. Perez’s recent dip in form has seen him slip to fifth in the Drivers’ standings, prompting Horner to emphasize the importance of a return to his early-season success.
