Sergio Perez has confirmed the departure from Red Bull ahead of the 2025 F1 season, thereby ending their contract early.
After Alexander Albon couldn’t perform the way they expected him to, Red Bull went outside the academy to take Perez who was dropped by Aston Martin. The Mexican got a chance to remain in F1 and drive for a championship-winning team after years of midfield run.
In the four seasons together, Perez has secured five wins and 29 podiums. He achieved his career-best of second place in 2023 in the F1 drivers’ championship. But it went downhill in 2024 after handful of races at the start. While he had his struggles, teammate Max Verstappen did manage to win the title.
Even Verstappen had his low moments, but he managed to out-drive the car. All season long, Perez had the same question about his future and only in Abu Dhabi, the Mexican admitted about talks. A week since then and after discussions, they have come to terms about their future.
Accordingly, Perez announced his departure from Red Bull on Thursday. “I’m incredibly grateful for the past four years with Oracle Red Bull Racing and for the opportunity to race with such an amazing team,” he said. “Driving for Red Bull has been an unforgettable experience and I’ll always cherish the successes we achieved together.
“We broke records, reached remarkable milestones, and I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many incredible people along the way. A big thank you to every person in the team from the management, engineers and mechanics, catering, hospitality, kitchen, marketing and communications, as well as everyone at Milton Keynes, I wish you all the best for the future.
“It has also been an honour to race alongside Max as a team-mate all these years and to share in our success. A special thank you to the fans around the world, and especially to the Mexican fans for your unwavering support every day. We’ll meet again soon. And remember…Never give up.”
It is unclear who will replace Perez at Red Bull, but reports links Liam Lawson to take the seat alongside Verstappen from 2025 F1 season onward. That will mean, Yuki Tsunoda will continue to lead Visa Cash App RB and will have Isack Hadjar as his teammate.
Meanwhile, Christian Horner added: “I would like to thank Checo for all he has done for Oracle Red Bull Racing over the past four seasons. From the moment he joined in 2021 he proved himself to be an extraordinary Team player, helping us to two Constructors’ titles and to our first 1-2 finish in the Drivers’ championship.
“His five wins, all on street circuits, were also a spectacular mark of his determination to always push to the limit. While Checo will not race for the Team next season, he will always be an extremely popular Team member and a treasured part of our history. Thank you, Checo.”
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