Sergio Perez has been practicing his profession at Red Bull since 2021. Currently, he is in the last year of his contract, but the Mexican believes he can extend it based on his current performances. However, a former Formula 1 driver predicts that the Austrian team will not renew his contract.
Despite driving the same car as his teammates, Perez lags behind in terms of performance. Although he may currently be the second fastest on the grid, it is likely that someone will overtake him soon. This has a negative impact on the team’s overall results, leading to speculation that Red Bull will part ways with Perez.
In the current season, the 34-year-old driver has accumulated 64 points so far. Red Bull has given him until the summer break to prove his worth, and so far, Perez has been able to maintain the team’s confidence. He is doing everything in his power to secure his place in the prestigious 2025 racing championship season.
While Ralf Schumacher believes Perez will be replaced by Red Bull, he also believes that a talented driver like Carlos Sainz could be hired by the team. Sainz has recently become one of the most sought-after drivers in the market. Schumacher truly believes that Sainz has the potential to take Perez’s place.
The German driver supports the idea of Sainz joining the Red Bull Formula 1 team and believes he will do a good job. Sainz has already secured a victory in the Grand Prix this year and has shown consistency. If he continues to perform well throughout 2024, it is highly likely that he will represent Red Bull in the 2025 season.