Crimson Bull has introduced that Sergio Perez will depart the crew with instant impact because the Milton Keynes-based outfit and the Mexican driver have reached an settlement to half methods with instant impact.
After months of hypothesis, Crimson Bull have now confirmed that Sergio Perez will depart the Austro-British outfit regardless of the deal that may have seen the 34-year-old driver race for the crew till the tip of 2026.
The Guadalajara-born driver joined Crimson Bull in 2021, and helped his team-mate Max Verstappen win his first championship title that 12 months, enjoying a pivotal function on the title-deciding 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Nonetheless, he has didn’t ship a constant efficiency during the last couple of years. Perez has gained 5 races with Crimson Bull, and completed second within the Drivers’ Championship final 12 months, however he has endured durations throughout which he merely struggled for outright tempo in qualifying.
After a robust begin to the the 2024 season, Crimson Bull elected to increase his contract by an additional two years which might see Perez race for the Milton Keynes-based outfit till not less than the tip of the 2026 F1 season. Nonetheless, the Mexican struggled for tempo after his contract extension.
Reflecting on the choice, the Mexican driver added: “Driving for Crimson Bull has been an unforgettable expertise and I’ll all the time cherish the successes we achieved collectively. We broke information, reached exceptional milestones, and I’ve had the privilege of assembly so many unimaginable individuals alongside the way in which.
“A giant thanks to each particular person within the crew from the administration, engineers and mechanics, catering, hospitality, kitchen, advertising and marketing and communications, in addition to everybody at Milton Keynes, I want you all the very best for the longer term.
“It has additionally been an honour to race alongside Max as a crew mate all these years and to share in our success. A particular thanks to the followers around the globe, and particularly to the Mexican followers to your unwavering help day by day. We’ll meet once more quickly. And bear in mind… by no means hand over.”
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