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If this is to be believed, then Sergio Perez’s days at Red Bull are numbered.
Helmut Marko envisions Max Verstappen reclaiming the F1 championship in 2025, but not alongside Sergio Perez as his teammate. There is a possibility that Red Bull’s junior driver, Liam Lawson, could replace Perez in the RB21 for next season. Despite Perez having a contract until 2026, Marko hints at potential changes due to Perez’s performance and the team’s title aspirations. Marko will evaluate Perez along with Yuki Tsunoda, Lawson, and Isack Hadjar for the 2025 line-up. He emphasizes the importance of young talent and a strong performance, suggesting a possible lineup change for Red Bull and their sister team. Marko’s vision includes a junior driver partnering with Verstappen for a successful 2025 campaign.