The statement concerning Sergio Perez's future with Red Bull Racing is expected to be made today, as more information surrounding his scenario have actually emerged.
Helmut Marko, Red Bull's senior consultant, has actually shown that a statement about the 2025 motorist lineups for both Red Bull and its sibling group, VCARB, will be made soon. The choice gets here in the wake of a difficult 2024 season for the Mexican motorist, whose efficiency has actually triggered conversations about possible modifications in Red Bull's lineup.
Throughout the 2024 season, Red Bull saw a strong start with Max Verstappen protecting 7 triumphes of the very first 10 races. Sergio Perez dealt with problems after attaining 4 podium surfaces in the preliminary 5 Grands Prix, with a visible decrease in efficiency post the Chinese Grand Prix.
This decline accompanied remarkable provings from competing groups McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes. Red Bull extended Perez's agreement by 2 seasons, his post-summer efficiencies did not satisfy expectations, as balance problems with the RB20 impacted both him and Verstappen. Red Bull lost its champion lead, falling behind McLaren and Ferrari in the standings.
Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing search in the garage prior to certifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 07, 2024 in … Mark Thompson/Getty Images
Verstappen protected his 4th champion title in Las Vegas, contrasting dramatically with Perez's eighth-place surface in the standings. This substantial efficiency space in between the 2 motorists has actually triggered Red Bull to think about alternative choices for their chauffeur lineup. Marko has actually rejected reports about considerable payments to Perez, calling such speculation “total rubbish.”
Marko discussed in his column for Speedweek:
“We will be revealing news in the next couple of days about what the motorist pairing will appear like next year. There is a great deal of speculation and transfer costs are being pointed out that are total rubbish.”
The possibility of brand-new skill entering the fray is under severe factor to consider, with Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson becoming possible prospects for promo.
Tsunoda's post-season test in Red Bull's RB20 has actually supplied important insights into his abilities. Marko included:
“During the post-season tests, Yuki Tsunoda was permitted to require to the track in the RB20 and the group mored than happy with his technical feedback. In this regard, he is far much better than individuals provide him credit for.”
Including pressure to the Mexican motorist, Red Bull group principal Christian Horner just recently discussed the value of having 2 strong motorists. He stated:
“I believe you can see the significance of having 2 motorists scoring on a routine and cumulative basis in the fabricators' champion is essential.
“Ferrari will be strong with their lineup next year, McLaren have a strong lineup. Mercedes will have an unskilled motorist in among their seats.
“And so, for us,
