Sergio Perez Faces Uncertain Future at Red Bull

Sergio Perez's disappointing tenure with Red Bull ended prematurely during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where he crashed out on the second lap after colliding with Valtteri Bottas. This incident capped off a season where Perez struggled significantly, finishing eighth in the championship while his teammate, Max Verstappen, secured a fourth consecutive title. Discussions about Perez's future with Red Bull are underway, with the team looking to replace him with either Liam Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda, following a shareholders' meeting scheduled after the race. Despite having a contract until the end of 2026, Perez has insisted he will not resign and is open to reaching an agreement for an exit. Red Bull appears to prefer a mutual decision to avoid a public dismissal, potentially moving Perez to an ambassadorial role instead. The situation around Perez's future remains uncertain, but it is widely understood that his time with Red Bull is coming to an end.