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Sergio Perez’s Red Bull future is in serious doubt amid a series of lacklustre performances – but the Mexican said he had a chance to move elsewhere.
Sergio Perez recently shared that he had two chances to leave Red Bull and join another team for the 2025 season. His performance and future with Red Bull have faced scrutiny due to a tough season where he last reached the podium in China. Perez is currently in eighth place in the drivers’ championship, while his teammate Max Verstappen is close to clinching his fourth F1 title. Despite the challenges, Perez extended his contract with Red Bull, citing the rewarding challenge of being Verstappen’s teammate as a valuable learning experience. Although there have been speculations about potential replacements like Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto, Perez remains focused and unfazed by the rumors, considering them as a normal part of the Formula 1 landscape. In Perez’s view, the chatter and contract negotiations are simply a routine aspect of the competitive environment, particularly within the Red Bull team culture.
