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It has been claimed that a major sponsor of Sergio Perez could be about to end its sponsorship of the Red Bull team itself.
According to reports, there is a possibility that a major personal sponsor of Sergio Perez might cease sponsoring the Red Bull F1 team. Telmex has backed Perez personally since his F1 debut in 2011, with telecommunications magnate Carlos Slim being involved. Slim, who is among the wealthiest individuals globally, may pull back due to AT&T’s increased sponsorship of Red Bull as per ESPN. Telmex will still support Perez individually as he races for Red Bull, but his future at the team beyond 2025 is uncertain given his performance alongside championship leader Max Verstappen. A similar scenario unfolded for Perez in 2013 at McLaren, also partnered with a telecom company. Slim emphasized to ESPN that Perez’s contract and sponsorship issues are separate and confirmed their loyalty to the driver regardless of team affiliation. Their commitment is to support Perez wherever he competes, ensuring their enduring partnership.
