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Sergio Perez leaves Red Bull F1 team
Red Bull announced Wednesday that Mexican driver Sergio Perez has departed the Formula One team after four seasons.
Perez, 34, joined Red Bull in 2021 and helped the team earn two constructors' titles and completed a drivers' standing one-two with four-time world champion team-mate Max Verstappen in 2023.
"I would like to thank Checo (Perez) for all he has done for Oracle Red Bull Racing over the past four seasons," Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said in a statement.
"From the moment he joined in 2021 he proved himself to be an extraordinary team player, helping us to two Constructors' titles and to our first 1-2 finish in the Drivers' championship.
"While Checo will not race for the team next season, he will always be an extremely popular team member and a treasured part of our history. Thank you, Checo."
Perez won five Grands Prix in Red Bull colours, including a victory at the Monaco GP and a double in Azerbaijan.
However, his form dipped in the 2024 season leading to rumours about his future in the team.
He came eighth in the drivers' standings as Red Bull surrendered their team title to McLaren with a third-placed finish.
"I'm incredibly grateful for the past four years with Oracle Red Bull Racing and for the opportunity to race with such an amazing team," Perez said.
"Driving for Red Bull has been an unforgettable experience and I'll always cherish the successes we achieved together.
"A big thank you to every person in the team... I wish you all the best for the future.
"It has also been an honour to race alongside Max as a teammate all these years and to share in our success."
Red Bull added in their statement that "announcements regarding the team's full 2025 line-up will be made in due course".
New Zealander Liam Lawson is considered the favourite to replace Perez.
A.Mahlangu--AMWN