The 34-year-old Mexican driver has signed a contract extension until the conclusion of the 2026 racing season.
Red Bull Racing has put a decisive end to driver market speculation by securing Sergio Perez for the next two seasons.
The 34-year-old Mexican driver has inked a contract extension that will keep him racing alongside Max Verstappen until the end of the 2026 season. This move throws cold water on the aspirations of several drivers who harbored hopes of joining the dominant F1 force.
Red Bull has established itself as a formidable force in recent years, leading both the driver and constructor championships in 2024, even with intensifying competition.
“Confirming our line-up for 2025 is crucial at this stage,” declared Red Bull team principal Christian Horner on the eve of the Canadian Grand Prix. “Continuity and stability are key for the team’s success. Checo and Max have formed a potent and reliable partnership, which secured our first-ever one-two championship finish last year.”
Perez’s contribution to Red Bull’s success story is undeniable. He has secured five of his six career victories with the team and played a pivotal role in their consecutive Constructors’ Championship wins in 2022 and 2023.
“I’m delighted to be staying put and continuing this journey with Red Bull,” said Sergio Perez, expressing his enthusiasm about contributing to the team’s legacy for the next two years.
While Max Verstappen’s contract extends until 2028, whispers of a potential departure continue to swirl. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has publicly expressed his interest in bringing the triple world champion on board as a replacement for the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton.
While the likelihood of Perez securing a 2025 contract had grown in recent weeks, the news of a two-year extension still carries a hint of surprise. However, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has consistently lauded Perez’s value, both on and off the track, suggesting the second seat was his to lose barring a significant performance dip.
Fans vividly recall Perez’s strategic brilliance in the 2021 Abu Dhabi championship finale. By holding up race leader Lewis Hamilton, he created an opportunity for Verstappen to capitalize on a late safety car and ultimately snatch the title.
After a solid fourth-place finish in his debut season with Red Bull, Perez climbed the podium ladder in 2022, securing a well-deserved third place. A mid-season slump in 2023 briefly raised concerns about his future, but his overall performance ultimately earned him a guaranteed spot alongside Verstappen for the next two years.
This extension not only secures Red Bull’s driver line-up for the foreseeable future but also underscores Perez’s critical role in their long-term strategy.
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