Sergio Perez has been performing his activity at Red Bull since the 2021 Formula 1 season. The Milton Keynes team’s drivers comfortably secured the top two spots in the driver’s championship, solidifying Red Bull’s dominance in the ground effect era. As a result, speculations about Perez’s replacement next season began to fade. It was 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 place beyond 2025 were mentioned earlier. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko stated that as long as Perez continues to perform well, there is no reason for concern. Furthermore, as long as the Mexican driver’s demands are reasonable, Red Bull has no reason to reject them. The team has nothing negative to say about Perez’s performance this season.
In addition, Marko reflected on the positive impact Perez has had on the team. The strong support from the Mexican driver brought Mexican sponsors to Red Bull. However, Perez’s demands mainly revolve around the duration of his contract. Milton Keynes is cautious about signing him for too long due to future regulatory changes in 2026.
Sergio Perez and his teammate have shown excellent teamwork, achieving several wins in races. They consistently maximize their results throughout race weekends, contributing to Red Bull’s dominant victories. The team is satisfied with the current driver lineup, but team principal Christian Horner is not in a rush to finalize the driver situation for the next season.
Horner highlighted that Max Verstappen is committed to 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. However, Horner acknowledged that Perez has had an exceptional performance this season.
The unbeatable speed of Red Bull 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 coming months will provide a clearer picture of Perez’s future in Formula 1.
