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Sergio Perez has explained how the process of extending his contract at Red Bull affected him and the team, with the Mexican now contracted until potentially the end of 2026.
Sergio Perez shared how the contract extension process at Red Bull impacted him during a recent drop in performance, mentioning the challenge of negotiating amidst a busy F1 calendar. Despite struggling at Imola and Monaco, he signed a multi-year deal with Red Bull before the Canadian Grand Prix, marking his third contract with the team since 2021. The timing of the announcement raised questions, as Perez aimed to shift his focus back to on-track results after facing setbacks in qualifying and the race in Montreal. The ‘one-plus-one’ contract structure with a 2026 team option was seen as a compromise, aligning with the upcoming F1 regulations era. Perez looks forward to continuing the partnership with Red Bull and contributing to the team’s progress in the evolving F1 landscape.
