Sergio Perez will find whether he has a future at Red Bull following an investor conference after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The beleaguered Mexican has actually hung onto a seat up until now this year in spite of withstanding a disappointing season that has actually left him 251 points adrift of team-mate and newly-crowned 2024 F1 chauffeurs' champ Max Verstappen.
In spite of a string of drab efficiencies, with his absence of points likewise all however ending Red Bull's defence of the fitters' title, Perez has actually openly delighted in the support of the group– albeit with clear calls that results requirement to enhance.
He now apparently has next weekend's Qatar Grand Prix and the last race of the year in Abu Dhabi to show he is deserving of a 2025 drive, with a variety of alternatives open up to Red Bull and sibling group RB.
“There will be a conference after Abu Dhabi and the outcome of this conference will exist to the investors and they will then choose what the motorist scenario for both groups will appear like for next year,” group consultant Helmut Marko informed ORF.
“I do not understand the specific space now, however I believe Checo has more than 200 points less than Max. And after that it's clear that the manufacturers' title is no longer possible … so if Sergio was anywhere near (Lewis) Hamilton and (George) Russell or Ferrari or perhaps McLaren, then we would be well ahead once again.”
Having actually certified a lowly 16th in Las Vegas– his 6th Q1 exit of the season– Perez blamed the efficiency of the vehicle and, inquired about next year having actually left the last United States race of the year with a point from ending up 10th, he once again blamed the equipment.
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“I believe, we actually require to resolve the concerns we've had this year,” he responded. “I believe the group understands precisely where we are at and Red Bull is the very best group, and I think that we can have a better cars and truck for next year.”
Red Bull remains in the distinct position of having 4 contracted motorists on the grid at any one time, a scenario that just magnifies the pressure on Perez.
RB pairing Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson will both elegant their possibilities of ousting Perez, with the previous screening the Red Bull after Abu Dhabi and the latter probably far more most likely to land the seat full-time.
There is likewise the appealing possibility of the Red Bull steady managing a relocate to land Franco Colapinto from Williams with the Argentinian having actually stood out because being promoted to a drive previously in the year.
“Anything relating to the motorists … We have motorists under agreement, and we have motorists with choices that stay in between the business and the chauffeurs included.
