In a tabloid-style report, Formula 1 journalist Natalie Pinkham suggested that Sergio Perez could be replaced by Daniel Ricciardo in the future. Pinkham, who covers the behind-the-scenes of F1, expressed surprise at Perez’s contract renewal after a disappointing race in Montreal. She compared Ricciardo’s ability to drive the car and perform well on the track, despite possible off-track issues, with Perez’s difficulties. Pinkham believed that signing a new contract would calm Perez and improve his performance, but unfortunately, this did not happen during the race weekend. Pinkham also questioned the value of Perez’s contract if Ricciardo consistently outperforms him.
Natalie Pinkham praised Perez for his talent in performing at his best when he is calm and free from distractions. She noted that when Perez is relaxed and in the right mindset, he can fully focus on the race and reach his highest level of performance on the track. Pinkham also mentioned that Ricciardo will be closely watching Perez’s progress in the upcoming races, as Perez has faced difficulties in the last three races. However, Ricciardo believes that Perez’s difficulties can be attributed to the team’s overall poor performance during this period.
Overall, the situation looks bleak for Sergio Perez as he could lose his seat to Daniel Ricciardo if he does not improve in the upcoming races. On the other hand, fans would love to see Perez and Verstappen on the podium, contributing points to the team’s lead in the constructors’ championship.
