End of an era: Red Bull separates from Sergio Pérez after a disappointing season!

End of an era: Red Bull separates from Sergio Pérez after a disappointing season!

A big upheaval in Formula 1: Red Bull and Sergio Pérez have separated, as the news agency Berlin Live . After four years in the team, the Mexican will no longer drive for Red Bull, which has already emerged during the last season. Pérez, who started promising from the start and won four podium places in the first five races, fell quickly and ended the season only in eighth place in the driver's ranking. The team sees the early extension of the contract, which was announced in June, as a failed step.

contract termination after difficult season

The talks about the separation began after the last race in Abu Dhabi on December 8th. According to New York Times , the team and Pérez have agreed on an early termination of the contract. Team boss Christian Horner has paid respect for his achievements in the past four years, who made a significant contribution to achieving two designer titles. In contrast, the team performance remained behind the expectations this season, which was noticeable in the placement -related disregard for the constructor evaluation.

pérez expressed grateful for the time at Red Bull and emphasized that the collaboration was an unforgettable experience for him. Now Liam Lawson is in conversation as a possible successor, while Pérez looks at the future with mixed feelings. These developments mark a crucial moment for Red Bull, which now has to prepare for the coming season without the experienced driver.