Is Perez released to Abu Dhabi? Red Bull is already planning successors!

Is Perez released to Abu Dhabi? Red Bull is already planning successors!

The future of Sergio Perez at the Austrian Racing team Red Bull is on the brink! After a disappointing course of the season, which ended with another pointless appearance at the Grand Prix of Qatar, it is hard to imagine that the 34-year-old continues his career at Red Bull. Team boss Christian Horner already commented on this and emphasized: "We will support him to the target flag in Abu Dhabi. What happens afterwards is up to him." Despite his previous successes, including five victories in his first three years, Perez was unable to convince in the current season and, in the overall ranking, only took the respectable but disappointing last place among the four large teams. Ultimately, this also increased the pressure on Red Bull to look for a new driver.

negotiations on a contract

Perez 'contract runs until the end of 2025, which raises the question, how Red Bull and the Mexican can get out of this arrangement. Red Bull consider possible exit clauses or a one -off payment to dismiss him from the contract. It will also be exciting with regard to the successor question. Motorsport consultant Helmut Marko said that candidates such as Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson are closely selected. The Williams driver Franco Colapinto, who recently noticed a crash in the racing car, did not make it to be high on the list. "On Monday after Abu Dhabi there is a meeting with all important people," says Marko. Here a decision about the future of the team and the occupation of the cockpit alongside Max Verstappen is expected, which has won the world championship again this season.

In addition, ESPN reports that Perez 'time could end at Red Bull after the end of the season in Abu Dhabi. He was unable to keep up in the points this season. With only four podium places and a low point when he did not finish in Qatar, the decision about his future is becoming more and more urgent. Should Perez actually leave Red Bull, his options are open in Formula 1, as rumors about a possible cooperation with Cadillac who want to get into Formula 1 in 2026. This could be an exciting turn in his career, especially because of his popularity in Mexico.