Sergio Perez Posts First Message Since Red Bull Exit

Alex Harrington | Dec 26, 2024

Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; A view of the crowd as seen in the sunglasses of Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez (11) of Team Mexico as he speaks during a fan forum before the Sprint Race in the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Sergio Perez recently shared his first message since the announcement of his departure from Red Bull. This comes after the Mexican driver has been confirmed not to be competing in the upcoming Formula 1 season, with his seat being taken by promising talent Liam Lawson. This decision between Perez and Red Bull brings a close to his four-year journey with the team after a challenging 2024 performance season.

Perez's struggles during the 2024 season were quite apparent, starting with promise but dwindling as races progressed. Although he secured three podiums in the first four races, he failed to maintain that momentum.

Feliz Navidad, que Dios bendiga sus hogares y traiga mucha paz!
En estas fechas siempre hay que tener presente a los menos afortunados!

Les deseo todo lo mejor y sobre todo mucha paz! 🙏

— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) December 25, 2024

For the latter part of the season, scoring only nine points in the last eight races, Perez could not replicate his earlier successes. Particularly after the Chinese Grand Prix, his results dropped as he contended with difficulties such as the managing of the difficult-to-drive RB20 car. This culminated in a crash at the Baku after contact with Carlos Sainz and ultimately left Perez as the only lead driver without a win that year.

Despite signing a contract extension, both Sergio Perez and Red Bull decided it was best to part ways, ending the season with the Milton Keynes team finishing third in the Constructors' standings.

Liam Lawson’s slot with Red Bull signifies new directions for the team, as he partners with champion driver Max Verstappen. At the same time, the Red Bull family welcomes Isack Hadjar stepping up within its network, sitting alongside Yuki Tsunoda.

On Christmas Day, Sergio Perez took to social media to express himself for the first time since the announcement of his Red Bull exit. 

"Merry Christmas, may God bless your homes and bring peace! At this time of the year, we should always think of the less fortunate! I wish you all the very best and most of all peace!"