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The Mexican’s long-term future at Red Bull is uncertain after a mixed 2023.
According to Red Bull boss Christian Horner, Sergio Perez’s future with the team will be addressed “when we face it.” Despite finishing second in the standings in 2023, Perez struggled to match his teammate Max Verstappen, winning only two races compared to Verstappen’s 19. With Perez’s contract expiring at the end of the 2024 season, there have been discussions about Daniel Ricciardo returning to the team for 2025. Horner has expressed Red Bull’s desire to retain Perez for 2024, but negotiations for beyond that will be handled at the appropriate time. Horner highlighted Perez’s strong performances in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Azerbaijan as examples of what he is capable of, and the team aims to get him back to that level of performance.
