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Questions still remain over Sergio Perez and whether he will be retained by Red Bull for next season.
Former two-time F1 champion Mika Hakkinen accused Sergio Perez of failing himself and Red Bull. Perez’s strong start this season deteriorated with an 11-race run without a top-three finish. Despite retaining his seat for the rest of the season, speculation remains regarding Red Bull’s future plans. Hakkinen highlighted the necessity of two competitive drivers for optimal team development. Perez’s inability to match Verstappen’s performance is jeopardizing Red Bull’s constructors’ title chances. Hakkinen emphasized Perez’s long F1 experience but noted his failure to fulfill the team’s expectations.
