Sergio Perez is optimistic about the future after Red Bull exit!

Sergio Perez is optimistic about the future after Red Bull exit!

Milton Keynes, Vereinigtes Königreich - Sergio Perez, the Mexican Formula 1 driver, spoke up after his surprising separation from Red Bull. In mid-December, the 34-year-old had been removed from the team due to disappointing performance, and although his contract had recently been extended until 2026, he had to let his racing suits hang. At an event in Mexico, Perez emphasized that the family was now a top priority. He explained: "I want to be more present in her life. I am looking forward to the time with my family, because in Formula 1 everything is about being a better driver and preparing better. There is no time for everything else," reported the Krone .

Red Bull's decision to let Perez go unexpectedly for many, since the driver was nevertheless considered part of a successful team. From 2025, Liam Lawson will take over the cockpit next to Max Verstappen as a newcomer. In his farewell statement, Perez expressed the deepest gratitude for the past four years at Red Bull: "It was an unforgettable experience to drive for such a great team and I will always appreciate the successes we achieved together," as he stated in a message. He particularly emphasized the support of his fans, especially the Mexican supporters who always accompanied him, such as Formula1.com

Perez seems to look optimistically into the future, despite the current uncertainties of his career. "In the next six months I will decide what the next career step should look like," he said. "The most important thing is that I never gave up. Whenever something difficult in my career happened, better things came, and that was because I never gave up." Formula 1 winter tests, which take place in Bahrain from February 26th to 28th, could possibly open new perspectives for the talented driver.