The release of Sergio Perez from the Red Bullhypothesized several times during the season but never materialized despite the Mexican’s collapse in performance in the second part of the year, is now reality: it was announced by the driver himself with a statement released in the late Italian afternoon in which he explains that the separation is with immediate effect. The Austrian team has not yet revealed the name of the replacement, although the New Zealander Liam Lawson remains in pole position, currently under contract with Racing Bulls for 2025. The meeting of the Red Bull board, held the following day, was certainly decisive. of the Abu Dhabi GP, which decided to fire Perez despite a contract also valid for the next season signed last June. It is probable that, in addition to a financial severance package, the possibility of announcing the separation from the team in advance and personally was a privilege granted to Perez.
Perez: “An unforgettable experience”
In his four seasons with Red Bull, Perez won 5 victories and 3 pole positions, becoming runner-up in the 2023 world champion behind Max Verstappen and contributing to the conquest of two Constructors’ titles, in 2022 and 2023.
In the statement released today, Perez declared: “I am incredibly grateful for the last four years with Red Bull Racing and for the opportunity to race with such an amazing team. Driving for Red Bull was an unforgettable experience and I will always cherish the success we achieved together. We’ve broken records, achieved amazing goals, and I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many incredible people along the way. A big thank you to every person on the team, from management, engineers, mechanics, catering, hospitality, kitchen, marketing and communications, as well as everyone at Milton Keynes. I wish you the best for the future“.
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