Sergio Perez acknowledged that Red Bull Racing would face consequences if Max Verstappen chose to depart from Milton Keynes.
The partnership between Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez at Red Bull Racing has been incredibly successful in the history of Formula 1. Verstappen joined the team in the middle of 2016 and has achieved remarkable results since then. However, there have been rumors circulating about the three-time world champion potentially leaving Red Bull. Now, Perez has admitted that the team would be impacted if Verstappen decided to part ways.
There have been speculations linking the three-time world champion to Mercedes for the upcoming season. However, Verstappen dismissed such rumors, making it clear that he will remain at Red Bull until at least 2028.
Perez claimed that Red Bull Racing was in an ideal position in terms of team dynamics. The Mexican driver believed that the engineering department at Milton Keynes was unified, and the on-track results have shown improved efficiency compared to the previous season. This comes after rumors of a rift within the team due to Christian Horner’s investigation controversy.
Perez emphasized that he saw no reason for a change in dynamics at Red Bull Racing. However, the 34-year-old confessed that if Max Verstappen were to leave Milton Keynes, it would be a significant setback for the entire team.
Max Verstappen and Red Bull have been dominant in Formula 1 over the past two seasons. Despite losing the Australian Grand Prix, Verstappen remains the frontrunner for the 2024 world championship title, thanks to the innovative RB20 car design. Furthermore, it appears that the team has moved past the investigation controversy surrounding Christian Horner after the suspension of a female employee.
Perez believed that Red Bull Racing was in an enviable position. The 34-year-old highlighted the impressive on-track results achieved by the team at Milton Keynes and the harmony within the squad. Additionally, Sergio Perez claimed that it would take rival teams years to match the current state of Red Bull Racing, despite the earlier controversies.
Certainly, it seems that the situation at Red Bull Racing is returning to normal. Verstappen’s clear commitment to staying at Milton Keynes indicates a calm atmosphere within the Austrian team. As a result, the reigning world champions can now fully focus on their goal of winning the world championship this season.