Future uncertain: Who replaces Sergio Pérez at Red Bull Racing?

Future uncertain: Who replaces Sergio Pérez at Red Bull Racing?

The future of Sergio Pérez at Red Bull Racing seems uncertain because decisive developments are imminent after the last race of the Formula 1 season in Abu Dhabi. The Mexican driver hardly existed in the shadow of his world champion teammate Max Verstappen this season and is often described as "shadow of himself". While the rumors about a possible change are louder, motorsport consultant Helmut Marko indicates that Franco Colapinto, the 21-year-old Williams pilot, will not be the first choice for Pérez 'outdoor seat. Rather, the decision between Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, both of which are considered for the Red Bull takeover, how laola1.at reported.

The last appearances of Pérez

Pérez has had a mixed season that he himself described as "terrible". His achievements were disappointing against Verstappen; The Dutch driver achieved nine victories this year and secured his fourth world championship title. In the last races, the distance between the two teammates has further increased. Loud The New York Times Pérez was no longer on the podium since the Chinese Grand Prix in April. In another weak appearance in Qatar, he qualified for the sprint race on P16 after Red Bull tried to improve his efforts to convert on his car. The race ended with a failure for him, which further increases the pressure on him.

The last races of the season will be crucial for Pérez. It remains to be seen whether he has to make room one of the two junior drivers, Lawson or Tsunoda. Marko found that Lawson recently did better. "Liam Lawson delivered much better than Colapinto, which is somehow going," said Marko. Pérez himself is optimistic and hopes for a better result in the last race, which could possibly give him the opportunity to defend his place. But the reality speaks for a change that seems urgently necessary for Red Bull in order to be successful in the future.