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Sergio Perez has called assertions he would lose his Red Bull seat “pure speculation” and refutes suggestions his F1 future was contingent upon Red Bull’s summer meeting.
Sergio Perez has rejected claims about his Red Bull seat being in jeopardy during a meeting of senior management at the beginning of F1’s summer break. Despite expectations of him being sidelined or demoted, Perez will continue alongside Max Verstappen for the remaining 10 races of the season. Red Bull decided to maintain their trust in Perez, facing pressure from McLaren in the constructors’ championship. Following talks after the Belgian Grand Prix, Perez clarified that the meeting wasn’t focused on him or the other drivers. Although the meeting sparked speculation, Perez affirmed his commitment to Red Bull and expressed determination to regain his early-season form. Perez’s future beyond 2024 remains uncertain, with Red Bull confirming his seat only until the end of the current season.
