Decision in F1
Will Sergio Perez lose his Red Bull cockpit today?
Just one day after the season finale, it will be decided whether Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen will have a new team-mate next year after all. "The key people will meet on Monday. I can't say when it will be announced in the press," Red Bull's motorsport consultant Helmut Marko told the TV channel Sky.
It remains to be seen whether Red Bull will hold on to Mexican driver Sergio Perez after a disappointing season. The 34-year-old surprisingly extended his contract by two years in the summer, but showed some major weaknesses in his driving and clearly lagged behind world champion Verstappen. Perez has repeatedly emphasized that he will fulfill his contract in 2025.
Horner and Verstappen praise Perez
Perez is a "very important part of our team" and has "done a great job for us", said Team Principal Christian Horner.
Verstappen also praised his team rival in the paddock. The two have been driving side by side since 2021. "He's always been a great team player. He was always there to get the best result," said the Dutchman: "I can't say anything negative about him."
285 (!) points less than Verstappen
However, Perez only finished eighth in the championship standings last season and scored 285 (!) points fewer than Verstappen. This was the main reason why Red Bull had no chance in the constructors' championship and only finished third.
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