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[Saba Sports News] Despite Sergio Perez being under contract with Red Bull F1 Team, the lineup for the team next year remains uncertain. This season, Perez has struggled for most of the time, not meeting the expectations Red Bull has for him. Therefore, Red Bull has acknowledged that discussions regarding its lineup will take place after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Currently, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda are potential choices to be Max Verstappen’s teammate for next season. However, some media believe that Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas is the best option due to his greater racing experience. In response, Bottas stated in an interview with media outlets such as RacingNews365 that he has already excluded himself from consideration for Red Bull, as he insists that some people in the team do not particularly like him for some reason. With Cadillac entering the F1 starting grid in the 2026 season, Bottas may have another option in the coming year. When asked if he was interested in working for the new team, Bottas showed a more positive attitude than when considering joining Red Bull.