Perez nears contract renewal amid Red Bull speculation

Sergio Perez is reportedly on the verge of securing a renewal with Red Bull for the 2024 season, as stated by Dr Helmut Marko.

At first glance, considering Perez's difficulties in matching Max Verstappen's performance, alongside whispers of Verstappen potentially leaving, Red Bull appears to be actively involved in the 2025 driver market speculation.

Carlos Sainz, victorious in Melbourne and on the lookout for an alternate home for 2025 and beyond, emerges as a prime contender.

"Verstappen is number 1 at Red Bull," declared Hans-Joachim Stuck, an F1 icon, to Eurosport Germany, suggesting Verstappen might have a say in the selection of his teammate.

"If that is the case, I would assume that he is happy with Perez, because he has . . .