Sergio Perez has discussed the difficult task of being Max Verstappen’s teammate as well as his uncertain future with
Red Bull Racing. The Mexican driver, who isn’t signed until 2025, talked about the complex dynamics in the squad
and Verstappen’s high standard.
Key Takeaways:
As the team’s goals are clear, Sergio Perez, who is presently without a contract for 2025, expects quick contract
negotiations with Red Bull.
Max Verstappen presents a difficult challenge, and Perez talks about it while complimenting his teammate’s skill and
consistency.
Perez, unfazed by the uncertainty, says he wants to wait to make any decisions about the future until after the team’s
direction and his own performance in the next races.
Since Sergio Perez’s current Formula 1 contract with Red Bull is set to expire at the end of 2024, he finds himself in a
crucial position in the sport. The Mexican driver confirmed that the conversations with the Austrian squad had not
yet taken place while discussing their impending nature. He said to Sky Sports Formula One:
It’s not a simple task. “It was already evident in Bahrain. Max was the only driver to complete a flawless lap. He is an
excellent driver who never makes mistakes. just having the ability to redeem oneself repeatedly. A person is only as
good as their most recent race. I’ve gotten really close to Max when I’ve felt at ease with the car and the crew. It’s the
best I can manage. If that’s sufficient, only time will tell. If not, I’ll be keeping an eye on who comes next.”
Perez, who came on board in 2021, went on:
“I believe it’s too soon to say. To see how it goes, I want to wait for a few races. This is not a simple or easy seat.
We’ve seen some of its issues in the past. There are excellent drivers who fail to make it past six or a year. This crew
is special. I’m not rushing. I’d want to follow its progress. Red Bull, I believe, will make for an extremely quick talk.
We will discuss our goals for the next five minutes.
“There is nothing we can take away from Max Verstappen. He and the automobile are one. I believe Max is at a point
in his career where he is completely at ease driving a certain car.”
This year, Red Bull will be closely monitoring Perez’s contract, as Daniel Ricciardo, Carlos Sainz, and Alex Albon
have all been suggested as potential replacements. Liam Lawson, Red Bull reserve driver, and other teams and young
drivers who are eager to advance could be impacted if there is a change at Red Bull.
