Sergio Perez needs to keep doing what he’s doing according to team boss Christian Horner
In a testament to his resurgent form, Sergio Perez has put himself in a position to keep his seat alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull Racing for the 2025 Formula One season. Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, has affirmed Perez’s seat is “his to lose” and is now in his hands for the coveted role, citing the Mexican driver’s impressive performances as the driving force his thoughts.
Horner commenting on the status of Perez after the race in Suzuka:
“I think his confidence is high, he’s very focused on the job at hand, and he’s comfortable in the team — and he knows he’s out of contract for next year, it’s his seat to lose, he’s very popular in the team, and he’s started the season in the best possible way. — He just needs to keep doing what he’s doing.”
Speculation surrounding Perez’s future with Red Bull intensified following a string of lackluster results during the latter half of the 2023 season, prompting questions about whether the team would explore alternative options for the 2025 campaign. However, a remarkable turnaround in Perez’s form has solidified his position within the Red Bull camp, reaffirming his status as a key contender for the seat alongside Verstappen.
How Perez is Keeping Up
Despite suggestions that other drivers, such as Carlos Sainz, could be considered for the role, Horner’s endorsement of Perez solidified the team’s confidence in the Mexican driver’s abilities. With standout performances including three second-place finishes this season and a qualifying effort that saw him trail Verstappen by less than 0.1 seconds at the Japanese Grand Prix, Perez has demonstrated his capability to deliver under pressure.
While speculation surrounding Daniel Ricciardo’s potential return to Red Bull has simmered amidst an underwhelming start to the season with the RB outfit, Horner has held his approach, emphasizing that Red Bull will not rush into a decision based on the availability of drivers in the market
Looking Forward
This is great news for Perez’s prospects to stay with Red Bull. You can tell this means a lot to the four-year Red Bull driver. To be on what is currently the best team with the fastest car consistently fighting for podiums and constructors’ championships, this is exactly where Perez wants to stay for his career. After the first four races of the 2024 season, Checo has proven he has what it takes to succeed and is still the man for the job.
