Nonetheless, Crimson Bull imagine that he delivers the all-round package deal they want alongside Verstappen. He has proven first rate tempo – even when missing consistency – and has a harmonious relationship together with his crew mate.
Crimson Bull are nonetheless main the constructors’ championship – even when the hole is way smaller than they want (24 factors) – they usually retain hope that Perez will up his stage to the purpose the place they’ll keep there.
The crew evaluated in-form Carlos Sainz, who has gained one race and brought three podiums up to now this 12 months, however conversations by no means accelerated to some extent the place they received severe.
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Additionally they determined that regardless of Yuki Tsunoda’s exceptional begin to 2024, he wasn’t able to step as much as Crimson Bull – nor was his crew mate Daniel Ricciardo or their reserve driver Liam Lawson.
With all that in thoughts, they determined continuity and unity between crew mates was the best choice – and thus supplied Perez an prolonged keep.
A two-year deal will take Perez although to the top of 2026 with Crimson Bull, however there are more likely to be efficiency clauses within the deal that might be triggered on the finish of subsequent 12 months.