The last time Sergio Perez stood on a podium, Red Bull was still a dominant team, Max Verstappen was leading the drivers, and Adrian Newey was part of the Milton Keynes-based outfit. It has been a long-stretched slump for the Mexican racer, which didn’t end even at his home circuit. The only time Perez has appeared competitive since the China GP was in Azerbaijan, which unfortunately ended with a crash. Apart from Checo’s shoddy performances. His couple of crashes have also hampered Red Bull’s cost cap, pushing them on the back foot.
Therefore, the chimes of sacking the Mexican racer are louder than ever, and Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson are waiting for a promotion. Due to Checo’s persistent struggles, the defending champions have sulked to the third spot, and Ferrari has leaped ahead in the constructors’ standings. Amid all the ongoing turmoil surrounding Sergio Perez, Christian Horner has withdrawn his support for the 34-year-old racer, putting his F1 career at risk.
“It’s A Performance-based Business,” Christian Horner’s Subtle Warning To Serio Perez
Sergio Perez had yet another terrible race, this time on his home soil. The home hero was excited to perform in front of his crowd but failed to score any points. After a disappointing Q1 exit, Sergio Perez finished at 17th with three DNFs in the race. This dismal performance comes at a juncture when his place in the team is already under question.
During the post-race media interaction, Christain Horner was asked about Checo’s slump and their driver lineup. The Red Bull chief said that the F1 sport is solely a performance-based business. Therefore, if Perez continues to struggle, management will have to make a “difficult decision.” This statement could prove to be the final nail in Perez’s limping F1 career. The home hero had a chance to improve RBR’s standing on the Constructors Cup table after Oscar Piastri’s crash with George Russell. Sadly, Perez was clueless in his RB20 as Piastri finished at P8, and the home hero failed to score any points.
Sergio Perez Addresses Tense On-Track Clash With Liam Lawson
During the Mexican GP, Sergio Perez and Liam Lawson were locked in an intense on-track battle that led to a collision, impacting both drivers’ races. The scuffle left Perez’s car with a minor hole in the bodywork, a direct result of the contact with the Kiwi driver. After the race, Perez shared his frustration, pointing out that Lawson’s aggressive driving could have avoided the incident. Reflecting on the situation, he expressed disappointment in what he saw as a lack of respect toward experienced drivers.
Citing Lawson’s earlier clashes with other F1 veterans, including Fernando Alonso, Perez suggested that the young driver’s style may not always align with the sport’s standards for fair racing. While acknowledging that Lawson wasn’t penalized, he questioned the judgment behind these decisions, hinting that Lawson’s moves have impacted multiple races without consequence. Overall, Perez conveyed a sense of caution, noting that such unrestrained driving could lead to severe accidents if not addressed.
