Sergio Perez, member of the Red Bull Racing team, expressed confidence in the team’s ability to succeed despite the imminent departure of technical guru Adrian Newey in 2025. Recognizing that Newey’s absence is not ideal, Perez emphasized his confidence in the team’s technical structure and the strong organization that the reigning champions have in place. Perez believes that Red Bull is in a favorable position, highlighting the skills of individuals like Pierre Wache, Enrico Balbo, and Ben Waterhouse in the aerodynamics group. He also praised team principal Christian Horner for his preparation for Red Bull’s future.
Perez acknowledged the potential impact of Newey’s move to Ferrari, stating that wherever he goes, he will certainly have an immediate impact due to his intelligence and hard work. Perez emphasized that Newey’s influence goes beyond design and extends to race weekend strategies and setups. Having him around during race weekends was highly valued by Perez.
Although Newey’s departure has sparked speculation about the possibility of Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull to join Mercedes, Perez remains optimistic that this will not lead to a mass exodus of current team members. He believes that everyone is fully committed to the team and that they are having a successful season. Perez sees a bright and promising future for the organization and does not foresee any further significant changes.
