Sergio Perez’s economic weight at Red Bull is a new key that critics of the Mexican driver have begun to use, and comments that confirm That is what keeps him on the champion team.Which was dismissed by team leader Christian Horner.
A few days after Mika Hakkinen highlighted that “Mexico is a big sales market and it has an impact on certain things,” in Speedcafe They asked the manager if they would lose “significant income” if they got rid of the man from Guadalajara, which he denied.
“Whatever sponsors we have, they are completely independent of any driver,” he replied. “The check is in the car on merit Because we believe he is the best driver to be with Max. “It has nothing to do with any of our partners.”
Relies on continuity checks
In recent days Horner has been mooting the possibility of renewing Checo Perez’s contract until 2025, although he insisted it would be up to him to stay in the seat “a lot of people want”, based on results alone.
“It is a seat that the Czechs will lose. He is the holder of that position and A lot will depend on how it goes Next season. But we don’t lack talent within the group and, obviously, there is a lot of interest outside the group as well,” he said.
Horner also emphasized the support given to the Mexican, which was reflected during the 2023 season, where they supported him despite unfavorable results.
initial intention That support is to continue in 2024 And then, if conditions are favorable, give birth to renewal.
