Red Bull faced a tough choice between Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo, leading to an in-depth analysis of their performances in the current season.
- Despite a rough patch, Perez will continue as Max Verstappen’s teammate after the summer break.
- Performance metrics show Verstappen dominates Perez, affecting Red Bull’s standings.
- McLaren and Mercedes have surged, making Red Bull’s championship prospects precarious.
- Daniel Ricciardo’s recent form did not earn him a promotion to Red Bull’s primary team.
Red Bull’s decision to stick with Sergio Perez came after evaluating his recent performance. Despite being outperformed by Max Verstappen, Perez retains his seat.
With Verstappen scoring 277 points to Perez’s 131, Red Bull has the largest points difference among top teams. Verstappen’s average pace is 0.471 seconds faster than Perez.
McLaren and Mercedes are closing in on Red Bull, evidenced by McLaren gaining almost double Red Bull’s points in recent races. This trend threatens Red Bull’s hold on the Constructors’ Championship.
Daniel Ricciardo was considered as a replacement for Perez. However, his recent performance metrics, including trailing Yuki Tsunoda in standings and qualifying, made this option less appealing.
Christian Horner and Helmut Marko decided that keeping Perez, despite his slump, ensures stability as they head into a critical season end. The team hopes Perez can regain his form and fend off competitors.
Sergio Perez retains his seat as Red Bull’s number two driver despite recent challenges, with the pressure mounting to maintain their championship lead.
Source: Planetf1
