It had been clear for some time that Sergio Perez would not complete his contract due to his extremely poor performance, unworthy of the Red Bull Racing team. Due to widespread speculation and considerable external pressure, Perez officially announced today: he is leaving Red Bull!
After a long and incomprehensible wait, what was bound to happen has finally happened. In fact, it wasn't the team that announced the farewell, but Sergio Perez himself said goodbye in a statement:
"I am extremely grateful for the past four seasons and for the opportunity to race with such a wonderful team. It has been a pleasure driving a Red Bull, and I will always cherish our shared successes."
We've broken records, reached milestones together, and I've had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people. I owe a huge thank you to every member of the team, from management to engineers, mechanics, hosts, cooks, and those working in the marketing and communications department. I wish them every success in the future!
"It was also a real honor for me to be Max's teammate and share his successes. I would like to express my special thanks to the fans, especially the Mexican fans, who believed in me every day and supported me tirelessly. We will see each other again soon, in the meantime, remember... never give up!" - concluded Perez, marking the end of an era in the life of Red Bull.
