Sergio Perez’s agreement with Red Bull will come to an end at the conclusion of this season. Nevertheless, the Mexican racer is determined to persuade Milton Keynes for a contract extension.
Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez joined forces with Red Bull in 2021. Since then, the Mexican driver has achieved a few victories. However, Checo has been unable to come close to matching his world champion teammate. Speculations have arisen suggesting that Milton Keynes might dismiss the 34-year-old. F1 presenter, [presenter’s name], believes that Perez is the ideal companion for Verstappen.
Brundle highlighted the economic advantages of retaining Perez for the upcoming season. The Mexican driver possesses extensive experience and is not prone to crashing the car frequently. Additionally, the F1 presenter emphasized that Verstappen is not bothered by Perez’s presence on the track, as the Dutchman consistently outperforms the 34-year-old.
Martin Brundle asserted that Perez is currently the perfect driver to partner with Max Verstappen at Milton Keynes. Team Principal [Principal’s name] revealed that at least 16 drivers were interested in taking Checo’s seat for 2025. [Principal’s name] would have been the leading candidate for this position. However, the Australian driver has encountered difficulties this season.
Despite failing to match Verstappen’s performance, Sergio Perez has remained with the Austrian team until now. Although the Mexican driver has faced pressure from Milton Keynes in recent months, he has managed to retain his seat. However, reports suggest that Red Bull leadership dismissed Perez’s request for a two-year deal.
Brundle stated that Perez’s ability to adapt to Red Bull’s machinery is the reason for his continued presence. Despite experiencing a performance slump last season, the Mexican driver has consistently delivered commendable results. Martin Brundle insists that unless another driver can surpass Perez in this aspect, the 34-year-old remains the best choice to partner with Max Verstappen.
Sergio Perez has yet to secure an extension from Red Bull for the following season. The Mexican driver will be aiming to challenge Max Verstappen for race victories this season in order to solidify his position at Milton Keynes. However, this may prove to be a difficult task for Checo, as Verstappen continues to perform at his peak. Fans eagerly anticipate the outcome of Perez’s journey with the Austrian team.