Source: REUTERS/Massimo Pinca
[Saba Sports News] The Red Bull F1 Team has announced the renewal of its contract with Mexican driver Sergio Perez for two years. Red Bull F1 Team General Manager Christian Horner emphasized the importance of continuity for the team. Perez, alongside Max Verstappen, forms a successful pairing that achieved the championship for the first time last year, with Perez securing the annual championship runner-up position. Perez has been performing consistently this season, finishing second in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Japan, and also achieving a podium finish in China. Horner expressed his happiness with the contract renewal of Perez. However, some fans have expressed dissatisfaction with this extension, claiming that Perez’s competitive level has visibly declined. They question why Red Bull Racing would give him a new two-year contract when other drivers in the paddock could potentially achieve the same results in the Red Bull Racing car. In the editor’s opinion, there are four reasons behind Red Bull Racing’s decision to renew Perez’s contract. Firstly, Perez was willing to be the number two driver; secondly, the sponsors behind Perez value his impact on the Central American market; thirdly, Perez and Verstappen have a good working relationship; and finally, the Red Bull Racing Team is currently facing internal turmoil and needs stability.