No hard feelings, but no more chances either. Despite having recently signed a new deal that would keep him at Oracle Red Bull Racing until at least 2026, it seems like Sergio "Checo" Pérez's time as part of the team is coming to an end. His last race may have been another disappointing result at the Abu Dhabi season finale, where he had to abandon the race without completing a single lap due to a collision.
There has been speculation around Checo's future for months. Earlier this year, in June, Red Bull offered him a new two-year deal after a very promising start to the season. But since he finished third during round five in China, Pérez failed to get another podium finish, causing Red Bull to say goodbye to a third consecutive constructors' title and settle for third – their lowest position since 2019.
