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Sergio Perez Faces Intense Scrutiny as Red Bull’s Title Hopes Slip Away

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
December 4, 2024
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Sergio Perez Faces Intense Scrutiny as Red Bull’s Title Hopes Slip Away

SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JULY 02: Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on July 02, 2023 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202307020389 // Usage for editorial use only //

Sergio Perez’s struggles on the Formula 1 track have become a prolonged saga, tracing back to the start of last season. The Mexican driver has failed to deliver consistent performances in the 2024 campaign, amassing a mere 144 points so far, with his last podium appearance dating back to the Chinese Grand Prix in April.

Criticism has poured in, particularly from former Dutch racer Tom Coronel, who pulled no punches in his assessment of Perez’s underwhelming form. Coronel claims that Perez’s lackluster performances have placed the Milton Keynes-based team in a vulnerable position, trailing McLaren by a staggering 41 points in the constructors’ championship. Meanwhile, Perez’s teammate has been carrying the team single-handedly, maintaining the top spot in the drivers’ standings.

Coronel was blunt in his remarks, stating: “Ferrari has two drivers who score consistently. That’s what you need. We see that with McLaren too, and that’s why Red Bull has already lost that battle. They have one strong driver and one who’s just a second driver—call it a water carrier, a supporter, whatever you want. That’s where it goes wrong.”

Red Bull extended Perez’s contract earlier this year, securing his position until the end of 2026. However, with his current trajectory, Perez faces the real threat of losing his seat if he doesn’t step up his game. Formula 1 is a high-stakes environment, and with the team’s championship hopes dwindling, Perez’s future hangs in the balance.

Perez, 34, has also hinted at an impending retirement, citing personal responsibilities and a desire to spend more time with his family. “I have two more years on my contract, and two years in F1 is a long time, but I know the end is getting closer. I don’t see myself running like [Fernando Alonso], whom I admire for everything he does at his age. It’s not that I wouldn’t like to, but because I have small children, and I want to spend more time with them. At the end of the day, they will be the limit,” Perez explained.

The pressures of being a Formula 1 driver extend far beyond the glitz and glamour. Long hours, relentless training, and months of travel demand sacrifices, and Perez’s words suggest he’s already weighing his priorities. Many drivers before him have stepped away from the sport to prioritize family, and Perez could be the next to follow this path.

Nevertheless, if Perez wishes to leave a lasting legacy in the sport, he must find a way to elevate his performance during the remainder of his tenure with Red Bull. The clock is ticking, and his time to prove his worth—and fend off critics—may be running out.

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