Sergio Perez reportedly didn’t make life straightforward for Red Bull as soon as the crew had come to the choice that it was time for the pair to half methods.
Perez’s departure was billed as his personal alternative however it’s assumed it was a case of leap or be pushed with the Mexican having underperformed in 2024.
Details emerge over Sergio Perez’s Red Bull exit
A call many noticed coming was confirmed on Wednesday with Perez asserting he was to go away Red Bull on the finish of the 12 months however behind-the-scenes, it was an exit that took a whole lot of negotiating.
According to ESPN, Perez’s supervisor Julian Jakobi drove a tough discount in each his exit settlement and guaranteeing Perez obtained a brand new deal again in June.
ESPN additionally claims that Red Bull shortly got here to remorse the two-year extension they gave to Perez together with his type falling away from Monaco onwards.
Team boss Christian Horner stated Perez’s departure was a “end result of issues” however they may not ignore what was a “very powerful 12 months” for the 34-year-old.
“It’s been a end result of issues,” Horner instructed ESPN. “Checo began the season so strongly, 4 podiums out of 5 races. It felt like he’d taken off the place he’d left off final 12 months.
“But then actually from Monte Carlo, that race onwards, it’s been a really powerful 12 months for him, and we’ve tried every part with him and supporting him and mainly he’s come to his personal conclusion that I feel that now’s the suitable time to step away from Formula 1 to take a little bit of outing.”
There appeared no sick will on Perez’s half who thanked the crew for the chance and wished them the very best for the long run.
“I’m extremely grateful for the previous 4 years with Red Bull Racing and for the chance to race with such a tremendous crew,” Perez stated in an announcement.
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“Driving for Red Bull has been an unforgettable expertise, and I’ll at all times cherish the success we achieved collectively. We broke data, reached outstanding milestones and I’ve had the privilege of assembly so many unimaginable folks alongside the best way.
“A giant thanks to each particular person within the crew from administration, engineers and mechanics, catering, hospitality, kitchen, advertising and communications, in addition to everybody at Milton Keynes. I want you all the very best for the long run.
“It’s additionally been an honour to race alongside Max as a teammate all these years and to share in our success.”
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