Red Bull News: Sergio Perez Helps To Solidify 2025 Contract - 'He Can Do It'

Alex Harrington | Apr 8, 2024

Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen, left, talks to Sergio Perez, right, after the Sprint / Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman /

In a triumphant moment for Red Bull Racing at the Japanese Grand Prix, Sergio Perez's stellar performance secured a second-place finish, contributing significantly to the team's success with Max Verstappen taking first place. Helmut Marko's commendation of Perez's efforts hint at a possible contract extension to 2025.

Key Takeaways:

• Sergio Perez excelled at the Japanese Grand Prix, finishing second and complimenting Max Verstappen's win to complete a Red Bull 1-2.
• Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko praised Perez's improvement and adaptation, noting the crucial role of recent updates to the RB20 in their success.
• The prospect of securing a seat for the 2025 season appears to be a strong motivational factor for Perez, influencing his commendable performance.

Red Bull Racing experienced a remarkable day at the Japanese Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen's victory was brilliantly complemented by Sergio Perez's second-place finish, marking a significant 1-2 achievement for the team. This outcome was particularly satisfying for Helmut Marko, Red Bull's advisor, who was notably impressed with Perez's performance, considering his challenging experience at the same venue the previous year.

Perez, starting from the front row alongside Verstappen, not only validated his starting position but also improved his team's confidence in him. Marko's observations highlighted Perez's notable progress.

"I think Perez was better than expected," Marko remarked. "Especially after a very bad weekend here last year.

"He improved incredibly. The set-up finally worked, resulting in a one-two finish, something we did not achieve for a long time. Especially with Perez on the front row of the grid, I have to think how long it's been because that was a long time ago."

Marko has suggested that the urgency of securing his future with the team may have spurred the Mexican driver to outperform, reflecting a profound shift from his disappointing race in Japan the previous year.

"He gives the impression that he can do it," Marko stated. "But maybe it is also influenced by the fact that next year's contracts are up for grabs, this year much earlier than usual. That also seems to be very motivating."