Sergio Perez has been plying his trade with Red Bull since 2021. He is currently in the final year of his contract, but the Mexican believes he can extend it based on his current performances. However, a former Formula 1 driver predicts that the Austrian team will not renew his contract.
Despite driving the same car as his teammates, Perez falls behind in terms of performance. Although he may currently be the second fastest on the grid, it is likely that someone else will overtake him in due time. This has a negative impact on the team’s overall results, leading to speculations that Red Bull will part ways with Perez.
In the ongoing season, the 34-year-old has accumulated 64 points so far. Red Bull has given him until the summer break to prove his worth and so far, Perez has been able to maintain the team’s confidence. He is doing everything in his power to secure his seat for the 2025 season of the prestigious motor racing championship.
While Ralf Schumacher believes that Perez will be replaced by Red Bull, he also believes that a talented driver like Carlos Sainz might be hired by the team. Sainz has recently become one of the most sought-after drivers in the market. Schumacher genuinely believes that Sainz has the potential to take Perez’s place.
The German driver supports the idea of Sainz joining the Red Bull F1 team and believes that he will do a solid job. Sainz has already achieved a Grand Prix victory this year and has shown consistent form. If he continues to perform well throughout 2024, it is highly likely that he will be representing Red Bull in the 2025 season.