Sergio Perez told Red Bull F1 decision inevitable in brutal assessment

Sergio Perez, Checo Perez, Red Bull, Hungary, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

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Perez told Red Bull decision INEVITABLE in brutal assessment

Sergio Perez has been under pressure at Red Bull of late

By Jay Winter.

Saturday 3 August 2024 22:00

Mexican Formula 1 star Sergio Perez has been told there is an air of inevitability surrounding his Red Bull future after his recent performances.

Perez signed a new contract with the team earlier this season, but has since struggled to match his team-mate Max Verstappen for form, or even get close.

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As such, speculation over the Mexican's future began to arise ahead of F1's summer break, with suggestions he could be replaced mid-season, with McLaren closing in on the team in the constructors standings.

However, Red Bull have now decided Perez will remain for the rest of the season. Although, some still believe it is a matter of 'when', not 'if', the team decides to axe him.

Daniel Ricciardo (left) is Sergio Perez's main rival for the Red Bull seat

Perez has failed to keep up with his team-mate Verstappen

Is Sergio Perez's Red Bull exit inevitable?

"There is no doubt that there are five drivers at Red Bull: the two cars, Tsunoda is safe, Verstappen is safe, and there are only two other seats," Kristensen said.

"It’s tough for Checo Perez, also knowing that a faster car is coming from the back. But he’s not been consistent enough.”