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The Red Bull boss has made it clear what Sergio Perez must do in 2024 to keep his Red Bull seat.
Christian Horner has told Sergio Perez that he needs to improve his qualifying performances in 2024 if he wants to secure his position at Red Bull. Perez’s contract ends in 2024, and there are other drivers interested in his seat, including Daniel Ricciardo. In 2023, Perez struggled with qualifying, which affected his overall performance in races. Red Bull is concerned that if the competition tightens in 2024, Perez’s poor starting positions could harm their chances in the Constructors’ Championship. Horner emphasized the importance of Perez starting higher up the grid and performing closer to his teammate, Max Verstappen. The team is evaluating Perez’s performance in relation to his teammate to determine if he will stay beyond 2024.
