What a whirlwind for Sergio Perez! From disappointment to relief, the last 24 hours have been a rollercoaster. Here’s the lowdown:
- Perez crashed during Hungary qualifying, but showed strong pace in the race.
- He started second at Spa but finished a disappointing eighth.
- The pressure was on with talk of replacements looming.
- Despite the speculation, Red Bull decided to keep Perez.
Sergio Perez had a rough patch recently, including a crash during Hungary qualifying. However, he managed to recover and finish seventh, signaling a glimmer of hope.
Starting second on the grid at Spa, thanks to Verstappen’s penalty, Perez had a prime spot. But come race day, he slipped to eighth, failing to meet expectations.
The rumor mill was in overdrive, with whispers that Daniel Ricciardo or rookie Liam Lawson might replace him. Perez needed a strong performance but couldn’t deliver when it mattered most.
Despite speculation and internal pressure, Red Bull chose to retain Perez. Christian Horner and Helmut Marko had a crucial meeting and decided to give Perez another chance.
Red Bull’s decision was partly because neither Ricciardo nor Lawson presented a clear upgrade over Perez. Ricciardo’s recent form has been inconsistent, and Lawson, though promising, remains unproven.
Perez has been given another chance to prove himself after a tense 24 hours, but the pressure is still on.
Source: Planetf1
