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Sergio Perez Faces Uncertain Future With Red Bull Racing
Eddie Jordan, the former Formula 1 team owner, has made quite the bold statement about Sergio Perez’s future with Red Bull Racing. According to Jordan, it seems there is ‘not a chance’ Perez will continue with the team beyond the 2025 season. This speculation springs from Perez’s disappointing performance this year, particularly when stacked against the success of his teammate, Max Verstappen.
Currently, Perez occupies the eighth spot in the Drivers’ standings, trailing Verstappen by a staggering 242 points and struggling to find his footing this season. Since April, when he secured his last podium finish at the Chinese Grand Prix, Perez’s results have been less than stellar, and many are noticing the sharp decline.
The impacts of these struggles have been felt across Red Bull’s performance as well, where they have dropped from first place to third place in the Constructors’ Championship, now lagging behind both McLaren and Ferrari. It’s no surprise then, considering the urgency of the situation, Red Bull is examining its options for potential replacements for Perez.
Among the frontrunners to take over is Liam Lawson, currently favored after his impressive debut performances, including two top-ten finishes across his first three races. Jordan believes the time has come for Red Bull to make bold changes. He made these comments during the latest episode of the Formula For Success podcast, co-hosted by former Red Bull driver David Coulthard.
Jordan emphatically stated, “Do you think he [Perez] will have a drive next year, David? Not a chance.” Despite acknowledging Perez’s character and past achievements, it seems Jordan is ready to move on from the Mexican driver. He believes Red Bull would be making the right choice by promoting Lawson, who is seen as part of the Red Bull family and capable of contributing positively to the team.
“He’s a lovely, lovely, lovely guy. But we know lovely guys don’t win you many Grand Prix,” Jordan asserted. His strong endorsement for Lawson suggests the young driver not only has the potential needed to seize the spot but is also well-acquainted with the team dynamics.
It’s not just Jordan who feels this way. Coulthard, reflecting on Perez’s situation, shared similar sentiments, indicating there must be some positive performances from Perez soon to justify his retention. He said, “Unless something happens in the next three races… then the writing is very, very boldly on the wall.”
Indeed, Perez’s situation is precarious, and the clock is ticking. With only three races left this season, the pressure is mounting for him to pull off strong performances to not only save his seat but also to boost Red Bull’s standing.
Meanwhile, Lawson, who’s been putting on stellar performances himself, stands ready to capitalize on any missteps Perez might make.
Another name buzzing around the paddocks is Isack Hadjar, the young Algerian-French Formula 2 driver, who has recently surfaced as another potential contender for the Red Bull seat. Being part of Red Bull’s junior program since 2021, his affiliations run deep with the organization.
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has made some positive comments about Hadjar, directly comparing him favorably with Franco Colapinto, who turned heads recently at Williams.
Hadjar’s upcoming practice sessions and test drives might be instrumental for his future; particularly the one scheduled at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is seen as “crucial” for Hadjar’s aspirations crossing over to F1.
Marko pointed out, “The drop in the Constructors’ Championship to third place, the 200 points behind Max Verstappen, all of this speaks volumes.
With such deliberation taking place behind closed doors at Red Bull, the focus on Perez grows larger. Because let’s face it—there’s no room for complacency when the team is not performing up to par.
Team principal Christian Horner, who is usually one of Perez’s staunchest supporters, reflects the growing uncertainty surrounding Perez by remarking, “We are now third in the Constructors’ Championship. We are determined to win again, but that’s going to be hard work.”
The upcoming races will be pivotal, as fans and insiders alike keep their eyes peeled on Perez, hoping for the sparks of improvement. Whether it’s his driving skill or simply more time spent behind the wheel, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
His fate within the team hinges on his performance—and Red Bull is unflinchingly ready to make the necessary adjustments if he cannot rise to the occasion.
Fans of the sport, glued not only to the events on the track but also to the ever-present drama off the track, will be watching closely as the season winds down.
Will Perez muster enough grit to prove his place among the ranks, or will 2025 find Red Bull behind the wheel of fresh talent? The answer to this question looms just around the corner as the drivers gear up for another round of fierce competition.
