Sergio Perez could LOSE F1 drive to Red Bull rival with Red Bull chief cryptic

Sergio Perez looks frustrated and confused — Photo: © IMAGO

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Perez could LOSE drive to F1 rival with Red Bull chief cryptic

Red Bull may be considering another option for 2025

By Sheona Mountford.

Monday 8 July 2024 20:00

Sergio Perez risks losing his Red Bull seat irrespective of his recently new contract, according to reports.

In May, he penned a new deal until 2026 amid suggestions that rivals such as Carlos Sainz could take his place.

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However, since renewing his contract Perez’s performances have been poor compared to team-mate Max Verstappen.

Perez’s made two consecutive Q1 exits and a DNFs at the Monaco and Canadian Grand Prix, and has failed to step on the podium since China.

Sergio Perez was involved in a terrifying incident at the Monaco Grand Prix

Will Red Bull change their minds about Perez?

The report suggests that both Perez and Daniel Ricciardo, who has also underperformed for RB this season, both possess performance clauses in their contract.

It is believed that if Perez’s current downturn in form continues, and Ricciardo begins to deliver consistently, Red Bull could replace their current driver with the Australian.

Could Perez be replaced by Daniel Ricciardo?

In an interview with AMuS, Red Bull boss Helmut Marko gave a rather cryptic response that suggested the team have not made a decision regarding their drivers yet.

"We'll know more by the summer break," Marko said.

If Perez is replaced by Ricciardo, it is unlikely that the Mexican will be demoted to RB after recent comments from Marko.

The 81-year-old has reiterated the purpose of RB as a junior team to promote their younger drivers, which would leave Perez hunting for a seat outside of the Red Bull family.

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