Marko Suggests Checo Pérez Has Lost Support Within Red Bull
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Pérez’s Future at Red bull in Doubt After Qatar DNF, Marko Hints at Team Losing Faith
qatar City – Sergio Pérez‘s hopes for a strong finish at the Qatar Grand Prix were dashed on sunday when a mechanical issue forced him to retire, leaving him stranded in a precarious position within Red Bull. The incident has reignited speculation about his future with the team, with advisor Helmut Marko suggesting a growing lack of confidence in the Mexican driver from within the team.
Pérez’s struggles this season have contributed to Red Bull’s inability to secure the Constructors’ Championship in 2024. This has financial implications for the team, as employees will miss out on the bonus they received in 2023.”The employees only receive a bonus if we become constructors’ champions, so they lose a lot of money,” Marko told Viaplay Sport Nederland. “It becomes a difficult story for a driver when you lose the support or confidence of the people who work with you.”
Marko’s comments hint at a growing rift between Pérez and the Red Bull team, with some personnel potentially losing faith in his ability to deliver consistent results.
Adding fuel to the fire, Marko indicated that Red Bull is looking internally for Pérez’s potential replacement. He named Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson, and Yuki Tsunoda as possible candidates, all of whom are part of Red Bull’s junior program.
“We need to have the best drivers in our car, but so far the best candidates come from our own talent program,” Marko said. “I don’t see anyone outside of our program who is available and at a higher level than our own drivers.”
While Hadjar, Lawson, and Tsunoda may be waiting in the wings, Pérez is contracted with Red Bull until the end of the 2026 season. This means any potential change in driver lineup is likely several years away.
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Pérez’s future at Red Bull remains uncertain.While he has a contract in place, his recent performance and the team’s internal discussions suggest a potential shift in the driver lineup could be on the horizon.
Pérez’s Red Bull Future in Doubt: Marko Hints at Growing Dissatisfaction
Qatar City – Sergio Pérez’s hopes for a strong finish at the Qatar Grand Prix were dashed Sunday when a mechanical issue forced him to retire. this latest setback has reignited speculation about his future with Red Bull, with advisor Helmut Marko suggesting a growing lack of confidence in the Mexican driver from within the team.
Pérez’s struggles this season have contributed to Red Bull’s inability to secure the Constructors’ Championship in 2024, a misstep with direct financial implications for the team.
“The employees only receive a bonus if we become constructors’ champions, so they lose a lot of money,” Marko told Viaplay Sport Nederland. “It becomes a difficult story for a driver when you lose the support or confidence of the people who work with you.”
Marko’s comments hint at a growing rift between Pérez and the Red Bull team, suggesting some personnel may be losing faith in his ability to deliver consistent results.
adding fuel to the fire, Marko indicated that Red Bull is looking internally for Pérez’s potential replacement. He named Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson, and Yuki Tsunoda as possible candidates, all of whom are part of Red Bull’s junior program.
“We need to have the best drivers in our car, but so far the best candidates come from our own talent program,” Marko said. “I don’t see anyone outside of our program who is available and at a higher level than our own drivers.”
While Hadjar, Lawson, and Tsunoda might potentially be waiting in the wings, Pérez is contracted with Red Bull until the end of the 2026 season. This means any potential change in driver lineup is likely several years away.
Pérez’s future at Red Bull remains uncertain. While he has a contract in place, his recent performance and the team’s internal discussions suggest a potential shift in the driver lineup could be on the horizon.