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Sergio Perez has received a significant boost at the FIA awards amidst growing uncertainty about his future at Red Bull. The 2024 Formula 1 season has been challenging for the Mexican driver, who has struggled with a series of underwhelming performances. While Perez had a promising start to the year, including some podium finishes, his form has significantly declined as the season progressed.
The 2024 campaign has been marred by multiple early exits in qualifying, including several Q1 eliminations, a stark contrast to the high expectations that came with his contract extension at the start of the year. This downturn in form has had a notable impact on Red Bull’s overall performance, contributing to the team’s struggles in the constructors’ standings. By the season’s end, Perez found himself trailing his teammate, world champion Max Verstappen, by a massive 285 points—a gap that underlines the disparity in their performances.
Despite this, Perez’s contract with Red Bull extends into the 2024 season, meaning his position within the team for next year is technically secure. However, the team’s struggles in the constructors’ championship have fueled speculation regarding his future, with many questioning whether Red Bull might reconsider their lineup for the upcoming season.
Perez’s decline has been evident not only in his race results but also in his lack of consistency, which has made the gap between him and Verstappen even more pronounced. In a team that prides itself on success, especially after dominating the championship in recent seasons, such a stark performance difference has not gone unnoticed.
The Mexican driver’s position at Red Bull seemed secure after he extended his contract, but as the season came to a close, the question of whether his future with the team remains in doubt has become a topic of much debate. With Verstappen dominating and Perez struggling to keep up, Red Bull may soon have to decide whether to continue with Perez or explore other options to keep their competitive edge. Nonetheless, his appearance at the FIA awards, despite his difficulties this season, signals that the team has not made an immediate decision about his future.
Perez will be hoping for a strong recovery in the 2024 season to prove his worth and solidify his place with the team. However, the pressure is mounting, and Red Bull’s performance expectations for their second driver remain high.
