The rumor mills have been working overtime for the last few weeks. Everything has been speculated amid Red Bull’s slump, from Sergio Perez’s Red Bull exit to his F1 retirement. Everyone believed Daniel Ricciardo would replace the Mexican racer after a string of low performances. Surprisingly, Checo was able to save his seat while VCARB sacked Ricciardo.
Meanwhile, some fans believe Checo’s F1 exit is near, as he would be given a send-off in Mexico. This is due to Perez’s consistent failure and the Red Bull stakeholders’ interest in fresh faces. Even Helmut Marko has emphasized the need to try out the RB talent pool. A similar sentiment echoed in a recent blog of an F1 journalist, Joe Saward. However, Checo Perez gave a subtle yet savage reply with a cheeky social media post.
Sergio Perez Quashes Retirement Rumors With A Cheeky Social Media Post
Since the Miami GP, Sergio Perez has been out of color. A continued dismal form allowed McLaren to overtake Red Bull in the Constructor’s Cup Standings. However, despite a poor run, RBR management gave a reprieval to Checo, as his seat was confirmed for teh remainder of 2024. This move was considered financially driven and influenced by Liberty Media. The Mexico’s home hero could draw a massive crowd during the Mexican GP. Thus, he must have a seat at least until the Mexico race. Checo’s struggle continued despite getting a second chance, as he remains the only winless racer from the top four teams.
However, his lackluster performance has yet again reverberated the call for replacement. According to the F1 pundit Joe Saward, Checo’s career would probably end after the Mexican GP. In his green notebook blog, Saward wrote about the potential send-off to the 34-year-old racer. He claimed that Checo announcing his retirement during his home race was one of the intersting rumors from the Singapore GP. Compared to a harsh firing, the Red Bull tea wants to give a ‘gentle’ send-off to the Mexican racer. “This would give Red Bull the chance to shop around for a new driver in 2025,” stated Saward.
However, Perez gave a cheeky reply, quashing all the retirement rumors. He uploaded a clip from the movie The Wolf of Wall Street, in which Leanardo DiCaprio says, “I’m Not Leaving.” The post clearly indicates that Checois is in no mood to leave F1, at least for now. This was certainly the best way to shut down the retirement rumor mill, leaving fans impressed by Checo’s witty humor.
Former Red Bull Driver Predicts Checo’s F1 Exit
David Coulthard recently shared his thoughts on Sergio Perez’s future in Formula 1, expressing concerns about the Mexican driver’s recent performances. Coulthard explained that while there was a sense of relief following Perez’s strong result in Baku, his return to form has been inconsistent. Coulthard believes that if Perez doesn’t secure solid points for the remainder of the season, he may face a situation similar to Daniel Ricciardo’s, who was let go from Red Bull. According to Coulthard, Perez’s position in the team could be in jeopardy if he fails to deliver consistently, hinting that his future with Red Bull might be uncertain.