Two top F1 pundits give their verdicts on whether Sergio Perez is doing enough to warrant staying at Red Bull.
Perez, who is out of contract at the end of the year, came into the new campaign under pressure to keep hold of his drive after a largely disappointing 2023 season, despite ultimately finishing runner up to’s struggles at sister team RB have seemingly eased the scrutiny surrounding him, with Christian Horner stating the Red Bull seat is “Perez’s to lose”.
“It seems to be calming down a lot but the concept of Max having some sort of key man, or management clause in his contract where he can exit, should he want to, that would create a whole new conversation! But let’s assume that’s not going to happen at the moment. Brundle added: “Right now, moving into this great unknown with this 2026 car, certainty and experience and feedback will be pivotal and I think a team like Red Bull might just think ‘this is working, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’.”Fellow guest and F1 pundit Chandhok agreed with Brundle, suggesting that Red Bull may not wish to “upset the applecart” by bringing in another driver alongside Verstappen.
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