Red Bull is disappointed in Checo Perez and Carlos Sainz and supports the decision of Fernando Alonso | Relief
Formula 1 is already immersed in the current season, where four races have already been held, reflecting Red Bull’s dominance over the other teams. The Austrian team continues to dominate the Circus Maximus thanks in large part to Max Verstappen, who is looking to win his fourth world championship in a row. He’s partnered again this year with Checo Perez, but that’s not guaranteed in 2025.
The Mexican’s contract expires at the end of this campaign. and he doesn’t know if he will continue to work on the energy drink team starting in December. Those at the top have always stated that his future will be connected with the sporting results he has achieved, and Red Bull understands that there cannot be such a large distance between him and Max Verstappen (almost 300 points in 2023).
The latest to talk about the driver who will be with the Dutchman in 2025 was Christian Horner.the leader of the group who wanted to reduce Checo Perez’s desire to know his future. “We won’t have to make a final decision on the squad until the end of the year.. Obviously, Max has a long-term contract. Cheko only has a contract this year, but so far this season he has been riding exceptionally well,” said the Englishman.
For his part, the Mexican has for weeks expressed his desire to know about Red Bull’s decision “as soon as possible”, since other great drivers on the grid have already secured their places for next year. “I hope to find out my future in the coming weeks because everything is happening quite quickly.. That’s why I think it’s important not to wait too long,” Perez said this Thursday.
On the short list of contenders for a share in the team with Verstappen is Spaniard Carlos Sainz., who is making his best World Championship start of his career and who is forced to leave Ferrari after signing Lewis Hamilton. Regarding his figure, team adviser Helmut Marko said that they are discussing a possible alliance with the Madrid native. “We’re talking to Carlos. He is having his best season in Formula 1.”, he pointed. Audi is also actively fighting for Sainz.
The patience that Red Bull is willing to show reinforces Fernando Alonso’s decision to continue with Aston Martin.. The Asturian has been the focus of countless grid rumors that have placed him next to Max Verstappen in 2025, but the immobility shown by the Austrians could close other opportunities for him without guaranteeing him a place there, so his extension by the English allows him to focus solely on racing without being distracted.