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Red Bull signing encouraged as former Verstappen team-mate crash revisited – RacingNews365 Review
Former F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer is advocating for Christian Horner to re-sign Sergio Perez for the next season, praising Perez’s performance as the ‘Mexican minister of defence’. With Perez’s contract ending this year, his position is coveted with many potential replacements eyeing the spot next to Max Verstappen. Two Red Bull drivers collided early in the season – the veteran Australian pitted against the promising young driver who could rewrite records in the future. Bernie Ecclestone has raised doubts about Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, slated for next season, after Hamilton’s long-standing partnership with Mercedes. Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu continues the tradition of debriefing with owner Gene Haas, a practice popularized by his predecessor, Guenther Steiner. Red Bull’s principal, Laurent Mekies, has confirmed plans for further improvements to the car this season to enhance Daniel Ricciardo’s comfort and performance. Nyck de Vries expressed no regrets about his brief F1 tenure, now focusing on his successful performances in Formula E and endurance racing, culminating in recent victories.
