Sergio Perez has signed a brand new two-year contract to remain at Crimson Bull in Components 1 till the top of 2026.
The world champions have determined to stay with the Mexican, who joined the crew in 2021, reasonably than swap him for Carlos Sainz, who is out there following Lewis Hamilton’s choice to maneuver to Ferrari from 2025.
Group principal Christian Horner stated: “Continuity and stability are essential for the crew and each Checo and Max [Verstappen] are a profitable and strong partnership.”
Horner’s choice comes regardless of a dip in type for Perez previously three races in Miami, Imola and Monaco, the place he completed fourth, eighth and crashed out on the primary lap after qualifying sixteenth.
Horner stated: “The previous few races have been powerful, there’s convergence on the grid, however we’re assured in Checo and look ahead to his return to confirmed type and efficiency, that we so usually see.”
Perez stated: “I’m delighted to be staying right here to proceed our journey collectively. Being a part of the crew is an immense problem and one I really like.
“We have now a fantastic problem this 12 months and I’ve full belief in the entire crew that the longer term is vivid right here, and I’m excited to be a part of it.”
Verstappen gained three of the primary 4 races of the season and took pole place on the first seven grands prix.
However the Dutchman, who produced essentially the most dominant season in F1 historical past in 2023, has gained solely as soon as previously three races as Crimson Bull have confronted a renewed problem from McLaren and Ferrari.
McLaren’s Lando Norris beat Verstappen in Miami and the world champion may end solely sixth on the final race in Monaco, the place Charles Leclerc gained for Ferrari.
Perez has not gained a race because the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in April 2023, regardless of Crimson Bull successful all however one race final season.
He went into this season beneath stress to supply extra constant back-up to Verstappen.
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