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Perez F1 future confirmed as Newey tipped for Ferrari switch – RacingNews365 Review
Sergio Perez has put an end to speculation about Red Bull’s second Formula 1 seat for 2025 by signing a new contract with the team. The strong candidates like Carlos Sainz and Yuki Tsunoda had been circling, raising doubts about Perez’s future at the Milton Keynes-based squad, with his contract originally expiring at the end of the 2024 season. Adrian Newey’s potential to work on road cars with Ferrari is a crucial factor that could lead to the Scuderia signing him, following the announcement of Newey’s departure from Red Bull after nearly two decades of service which saw the team clinching seven drivers’ and six constructors’ titles. Jack Doohan and Mick Schumacher are seen as the front runners to replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine, as confirmed by the latest RacingNews365 poll following Ocon’s announcement of leaving the team after five seasons where he secured his maiden grand prix victory in the 2021 Hungarian GP. Lewis Hamilton downplays the significance of not being familiar with many Ferrari personnel, insisting it won’t make a “big difference” ahead of his move to Maranello in 2025, leaving Mercedes at the end of 2024 after a highly successful 12-year tenure with 82 grand prix wins and six world championships. George Russell highlights the advantages of seeking assistance from a psychologist to navigate through the emotional challenges faced by F1 drivers, acknowledging the mentally taxing nature of the sport, especially amidst the turbulence of the driver market ahead of the 2025 season. Sergio Perez describes being part of Red Bull as an “immense challenge” that he “loves” after securing a new two-year contract with the team, extending his stay through the 2025 and 2026 seasons following discussions with Christian Horner and Helmut Marko.
