The possibility of a renewal for Sergio “Checo” Pérez It is more than latent in Red Bull. However, the Austrian team reveals that at the moment there is no pressure to reach an agreement with the Mexican driver for the next Formula 1 season.
This was commented by the director of the energy drink team himself, Christian Hornerafter the Japanese Grand Prix held over the weekend where “Checo” Pérez returned to the podium with his third second place in the first four races of the long calendar of the 2024 season.
The Red Bull boss maintains his position that the Mexican driver is the main favorite to remain as a teammate of the three-time world champion. Max Verstappenbut it also highlights the interest that the team’s second place has aroused in the world of F1.
“Everyone seems to be in a hurry and we are only four races into this season. We’re not in a big rush and there’s obviously a significant amount of interest in our cars, as you’d expect.”commented the Briton during an interview with the Sky Sports F1 channel.
Since last season in which Sergio “Checo” Pérez ended up taking the runner-up position in F1, rumors have arisen about his possible departure from Red Bull and Christian Horner himself has denied them, always clarifying that the Mexican’s permanence clearly depends on what to do.
“Checo has priority and there are still a few more races to go before we start thinking about next season”said Horner, who little by little has seen how the controversy has calmed down after being reported by a team employee for alleged inappropriate behavior.
Helmut Marko aims for a season
Red Bull advisor, Helmut Marko, assured after the Japanese Grand Prix that the best thing for the Austrian team if it plans to renew Sergio “Checo” Pérez’s contract after this season is for it to do so for a single year and not opt for a long-term contract.
“If he has a secure contract for two seasons, there is a risk that he will weaken”commented the former Austrian driver about the future of the Mexican driver who at the end of this season ends his contract with the energy drink team with which he seeks to continue racing.
Helmut Marko, who has been one of the main detractors of Sergio “Checo” Pérez, seems to have changed his position with respect to the Mexican this season, praising the good performances he has had in the first four races of the calendar in which he has three second places. .
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