Sergio Perez leaves Red Bull: A farewell after a turbulent season!

Sergio Perez leaves Red Bull: A farewell after a turbulent season!

A shock for the Formula 1 world! Sergio Perez, the Mexican racing driver, left Red Bull Racing after a mixed 2024 season. After four years full of ups and downs, the farewell is sealed, and the question remains: Who will be his successor?

The 34-year-old Perez joined the Red Bull team in 2021 and celebrated great success with them. Under his participation, the team won two constructor titles and in 2023 secured a sensational 1-2 victory in the driver's ranking with his team-mate Max Verstappen, the four-time world champion. But the recent season was anything but shiny for the talented driver.

a farewell full of gratitude

In an emotional explanation, Perez thanked Red Bull: "I am incredibly grateful for the past four years at Oracle Red Bull Racing and for the opportunity to drive with such a great team. Driving for Red Bull was an unforgettable experience, and I will always honor the successes that we have achieved together."

Team boss Christian Horner praised Perez ’contribution:" From the moment he came to us in 2021, he has proven to be an extraordinary team player. Checo will always remain a popular member of our team and an estimated part of our story. "

The dark side of the season

But the 2024 season was anything but optimal for Perez. With a disappointing eighth place in the driver's ranking, he could not prevent Red Bull from losing the design title on McLaren. Rumors about his future quickly made the round when his achievements decreased and the competition became stronger.

Perez, who won five Grands Prix in the colors of Red Bull, including the prestigious Monaco GP, will enter into the team's history books. But now the question remains: Who will be the new star in the cockpit of Red Bull? Liam Lawson from New Zealand is the favorite for the successor of Perez.

Red Bull announced that "announcements regarding the full driver list for 2025 are made in due course". The tension increases while the Formula 1 world looks at the next steps of the team!