Sergio Perez: Christian Horner refuses to confirm if Mexican will retain Red Bull seat in future

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has refused to confirm if Sergio Perez will retain his seat as Max Verstappen’s team-mate in the future.

‘Checo’ Perez had another challenging weekend as he was knocked out in Q1 at his home race in Mexico, then had a false start in the race and made contact with RB’s Liam Lawson before coming home the last of the finishers in 17th.

The 34-year-old, who has a contract with Red Bull for 2025, received the backing of Horner during the summer break to stay with the team but that tone appears to have changed with four rounds to go this season.

“Checo, again, has had a horrible weekend. Nothing has gone right for him. He knows F1 is a results-based business,” said Horner.

“Inevitably, when you’re not delivering, then the spotlight is firmly on you.”