Red Bull confirm Perez REPLACEMENT with official team…read more
Red Bull Racing has officially confirmed that they will part ways with Sergio Perez after four seasons with the team. The 2024 Formula 1 season has been a mixture of highs and lows for the Milton Keynes-based squad. On the one hand, Max Verstappen’s dominance in the driver’s championship continued as he secured his fourth world title, solidifying his place among the greatest drivers in Formula 1 history. However, Red Bull’s performance in the constructors’ championship was a disappointment, as they finished third, a full 77 points behind the title-winning McLaren team.
A key factor in Red Bull’s constructors’ failure was the underperformance of their second driver, Perez. Despite being part of the team since 2021, the Mexican driver struggled throughout much of the 2024 season. Perez failed to finish on the podium after the Chinese Grand Prix in April and didn’t place in the top five after the Miami Grand Prix in May. His performance contrasts sharply with Verstappen’s, who was consistently at the front of the pack.
By the end of the season, Perez was 285 points behind Verstappen in the championship standings. This significant gap in performance led to Red Bull’s decision to part ways with the 34-year-old driver, even though he had signed a new contract with the team only six months prior. The team’s statement, confirming the move, expressed gratitude towards Perez for his contributions during their time together, saying, “Gracias por todo Checo,” which translates to “Thank you for everything Checo.”
The statement further clarified that the decision was made mutually, with Red Bull and Perez agreeing to part ways ahead of the 2025 season. Despite the team’s success with Verstappen, Perez’s lack of consistency and inability to contribute to the constructor’s points tally was a major factor in their decision to replace him. Red Bull will now turn their focus to finding a new driver to complement Verstappen and help the team reclaim the constructors’ championship title in the upcoming seasons.
Perez’s departure marks the end of a chapter for Red Bull Racing, as they look to reinforce their lineup with a driver capable of consistently challenging for podiums and contributing to the team’s overall success. Red Bull’s next steps will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike, as the team prepares for a new phase in their Formula 1 journey.
