Although it was renewed last summer with Red Bull until 2026, the very low level of “Checo” Pérez In the second half of the season, Milton Keynes’ foundations shook.
The Austrians will save the year with the most likely title of Max Verstappenbut the World Constructors’ Championship is impossible with McLaren and Ferrari already in the lead.
Nobody doubts that it is the fault of the Aztecs, and the fear that the situation will repeat itself in 2025 raises the possibility that Pérez will be fired once the current championship ends.
But “Checo” also knows how to play his cards. The Mexican has a major sponsorship deal for the team behind him and, what’s more, he wouldn’t settle for a dismissal.
According to ‘Blick’, The pilot would seek “at least $20 million in damages” in the event of dismissal. It seems that, economically or sportingly, Sergio Pérez will cost Red Bull dearly.