Sergio Perez has been plying his trade with Red Bull since the 2021 season of Formula 1. The team’s drivers from Milton Keynes have comfortably secured the top two spots in the drivers’ championship, solidifying Red Bull’s dominance in the ground-effect era. As a result, speculations about Perez being replaced by the next season have begun to fade. It has been explained that the Mexican driver will continue with the team if he presents reasonable demands for the 2025 season.
The conditions for Perez to secure a seat beyond 2025 were previously mentioned. Red Bull’s advisor, Helmut Marko, stated that as long as Perez continues to perform well, there is no reason to worry. Additionally, as long as the Mexican driver’s demands are reasonable, Red Bull has no grounds to reject them. The team has nothing negative to say about Perez’s performance this season.
Furthermore, Marko reflected on the positive impact Perez has had on the team. The driver’s strong support from Mexico has brought in Mexican sponsors for Red Bull. However, Perez’s demands primarily revolve around the duration of his contract. Milton Keynes is cautious about signing him for too long due to the upcoming regulation changes in 2026.
Sergio Perez and his teammate have shown excellent teamwork, achieving multiple one-two race finishes. They consistently maximize their results over race weekends, contributing to Red Bull’s dominant victories. The team is satisfied with the current driver lineup, but the team principal, Christian Horner, is not rushing to finalize the drivers’ situation for the next season.
Horner pointed out that Max Verstappen is locked in with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season, thanks to a long-term contract. On the other hand, Perez’s current contract only extends until the end of this year. Nevertheless, Horner acknowledged that Perez has been performing exceptionally well this season.
Red Bull’s unmatched pace has been evident since the beginning of the season. Sergio Perez has closely followed Verstappen in second place throughout the campaign. Therefore, it is likely that the Mexican driver will announce a contract extension with Red Bull. The next few months will provide a clearer picture of Perez’s future in Formula 1.