Christian Horner has not been working out in the way he did before they became World Champions with Max leading the team. Sergio Perez has been in a difficult position as his performances have dwindled. That’s when many rumors surrounding Perez losing his seat surfaced around the paddocks. While one of the names reportedly linked to the seat is Yuki Tsunoda, Carlos Sainz has also approached Red Bull. Although it was the race restart after the Perez accident that came in clutch after Sainz had a puncture, the Mexican is the reason why he will not get a Red Bull seat.
Red Bull wants to continue with Sergio Perez!
Contrary to common belief, Sergio Perez is expected to sign a new contract, extending his stay with the team. Helmut Marko and Christian Horner have indicated positive progress in negotiations, with an official announcement expected soon.
Perez’s strong start to the season and his overall performance have been praised by the team, despite a few setbacks like the Monaco GP. Red Bull prioritizes Perez due to his past consistent track record and ability to work well within the team dynamics.
Explaining their stance on Perez, Marko stated in an interview with Motorsport.com, “a logical consequence that we agreed to continue working together.” Christian Horner defended the Mexican saying, “His first six races were very strong. Often on the front row, usually second or third in the race. We just have to get back to that. He is very focused and he feels comfortable in the team.”
The final verdict from Helmut Marko was, “He is now adopting Max’s set-up because he knows that it is the fastest. You cannot beat Max because you are driving with a different set-up. You simply cannot beat Max. That’s just the way it is.”
With it getting clear that Perez still has the support despite the recent hiccups, the team is said to be waiting till Barcelona to see how he performs before confirming him in the team for next year. Carlos Sainz, who had been in consideration as a replacement, is no longer in contention for the Red Bull seat, making Perez the likely choice.
What options does that leave Carlos Sainz?
With Red Bull out of the picture and Mercedes undecided, Sainz is evaluating offers from Audi and Williams. Williams offers a short-term contract which could be beneficial if opportunities arise elsewhere by the end of 2025.
On the other hand, Audi provides a long-term contract, but their current performance, as Stake F1, is less competitive. Sainz evaluates his potential teammates, preferring the challenge of working with Alexander Albon at Williams over the tougher competition from Nico Hülkenberg at Audi.
Currently, Williams is doing better than Sauber despite having a heavy car which has been the reason for their struggles. However even though the car is overweight, it is managing to outperform Stake F1’s car while scoring a point for Alex Albon while at it.
That being said, if Sergio Perez continues with Red Bull, Sainz will have to take a step back to understand what is the best move for him before making a decision. With that said, do you think he will take the 1 year Williams deal?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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