{"id":1701,"date":"2024-04-07T10:13:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T10:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalpulse.net\/?p=1701"},"modified":"2024-04-07T10:13:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-07T10:13:31","slug":"sergio-perez-gives-update-on-red-bull-future-amid-carlos-sainz-rumours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalpulse.net\/?p=1701","title":{"rendered":"Sergio Perez gives update on Red Bull future amid Carlos Sainz rumours"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sergio Perez finished second in Japan, with Red Bull-linked Carlos Sainz third (Photo: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sergio Perez has revealed he\u2019ll know whether Red Bull will extend his contract or not \u2018by the end of the month\u2019.<\/p>\n

One of the most coveted seats in Formula 1 is up for grabs as Perez\u2019s Red Bull deal is up at the end of the season and there are plenty of drivers hoping to get behind the wheel for the reigning champions.<\/p>\n

The Mexican has driven for the team since 2021, winning five races in that time, and while Red Bull have never intended for him to challenge star driver Max Verstappen, the gap in pace between the pair has been astronomical.<\/p>\n

As such, there are rumours aplenty that Perez will be replaced come 2025, with Daniel Ricciardo the early frontrunner for the seat.<\/p>\n

The former Red Bull star is currently driving for their junior team RB after a turbulent few seasons but his chances of returning to the front of the grid are growing slimmer after a poor start to the year.<\/p>\n

He crashed out at the start of Sunday\u2019s Japanese Grand Prix, while teammate Yuki Tsunoda finished in the points at his home race, with the 23-year-old driving himself into contention for the seat.<\/p>\n

Red Bull reserve driver Liam Lawson is also in the running while they could look outside their own talent pool, with Carlos Sainz, who is leaving Ferrari to make way for Sir Lewis Hamilton, linked with the team after an impressive start to the year.<\/p>\n

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Perez drove faultlessly in Suzuka but couldn\u2019t catch teammate Max Verstappen (Photo: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But following the race in Japan, Perez himself offered an exciting update on the race for his F1 seat, revealing that a decision on his future will be made before the end of April.<\/p>\n

After finishing second in Suzuka behind Verstappen, Perez was asked whether he feels extra pressure knowing he\u2019s fighting for his future at Red Bull.<\/p>\n

He replied: \u2018No, I\u2019m pretty relaxed about it. Really pleased with what I\u2019ve done in the sport so far and I believe it will be a matter of time.<\/p>\n

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Red Bull boss Christian Horner was impressed with Perez\u2019s performance (Photo: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018Obviously the driver market is moving and in the next few weeks there is going to be a lot of movement for sure, so I expect within a month to really know what I\u2019m doing next year.\u2019<\/p>\n

Red Bull boss Christian Horner added that he was pleased with his driver\u2019s performances, suggesting that he was leaning toward renewing his contract.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s his [Perez\u2019s] seat to lose, he\u2019s doing a great job. He qualified within a tenth of a second yesterday, his best qualifying performance here by far,\u2019 the team principal said.<\/p>\n