Sergio Perez's relationship with Red Bull Racing is reportedly over after his 2025 contract was terminated. Liam Lawson is considered the leading candidate to take Perez's seat, with Yuki Tsunoda also being mentioned as a potential replacement.
Mexican Sergio Perez has had its 2025 contract with Red Bull ceased and will seemingly be replaced either by Liam Lawson or his 2024 VCARB teammate, Yuki Tsunoda . Perez joined Red Bull in 2021 and helped the team earn two constructors’ titles and completed a drivers’ standing one-two with four-time world champion teammate Max Verstappen in 2023.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said in a statement, “I would like to thank Checo (Perez) 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. 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.” Perez won five Grands Prix in Red Bull colours, including a victory at the Monaco GP and a double in Azerbaijan.He came eighth in the drivers’ standings as Red Bull finished third behind Ferrari and eventual champions, McLaren.“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,” Perez said. “Driving for Red Bull has been an unforgettable experience and I’ll always cherish the successes we achieved together. It has also been an honour to race alongside Max as a teammate all these years and to share in our success.”Red Bull added in their statement that “announcements regarding the team’s full 2025 line-up will be made in due course”. New Zealander Liam Lawson is considered the favourite to replace Perez, with this VCARB teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, said to be an outside optio
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