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Team principal Horner reacts to Perez's departure at Red Bull
- Estéban den Toom
There is no future for Sergio Perez in Red Bull Racing's Formula 1 team, it has just been announced. The Mexican drove for the Austrian team for four years, but the Perez era has now come to an end. Team principal Christian Horner reacts to the Mexican driver's departure from the team.
Horner reacts to Perez's departure from Red Bull
"I would like to thank Checo for all he has done for Oracle Red Bull Racing over the past four seasons. From the moment he joined in 2021 he proved himself to be an extraordinary Team player, helping us to two Constructors’ titles and to our first 1-2 finish in the Drivers’ championship," Horner stated.
"His five wins, all on street circuits, were also a spectacular mark of his determination to always push to the limit. While Checo will not race for the Team next season, he will always be an extremely popular Team member and a treasured part of our history. Thank you, Checo," the the team principal who recently received the CBE award from the British Royal Family concluded.
For now, Perez's replacement is yet to be announced. The team stated it will come in due course, with the possible candidates being the two VCARB drivers, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda.
This article has been written in collaboration with Norberto Mujica
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