The Pérez Case - Expert Schumacher demands Red Bull to act
Ralf Schumacher called on Red Bull to take action after Sergio Pérez's latest accident with Sergio Pérez. Despite feeling empathy with the Mexican driver of the world champion team, Schumacher, as a Sky expert at the Hungaroring, said, "Red Bull has so many drivers. It has to come to an end. They should really let him go. I'm sorry. It's also a disaster for him."
Pérez, who is already under close scrutiny due to an extended contract with the team until the end of 2026, had heavily damaged his car during qualifying. He will start today's race (3 p.m./Sky and RTL) from 16th place. "I don't know how long Red Bull is going to keep looking at this and doing nothing. I think it makes no sense anymore. And he knows that himself," Schumacher added.
Pérez himself gave a defiant appearance to the media after this latest low point. It hurts to let the team down, but he is more determined than ever to come back. But what else can he say? The fact is that he risks becoming a liability in the financially crucial Constructors' Championship, in which bonuses for the team's employees are paid out.
And the bosses had already made it clear before the crash in Budapest that Pérez's performance would be analyzed after the Hungarian Grand Prix and the race a week later in Belgium.
During the summer break, they plan to reassess the situation. Reportedly, there is a clause in Pérez's contract that allows for a separation if he falls more than 100 points behind his teammate and championship leader Max Verstappen in the Formula 1 holidays. Currently, Pérez has 137 fewer points.
Moreover, both Yuki Tsunoda from Japan and Daniel Ricciardo from Australia were rumored to be promoted from the sister team AlphaTauri to Red Bull. New Zealander Liam Lawson was also available. "It's a crucial time for Pérez and Red Bull," said the British former driver Martin Brundle on Sky Sports in England.
- Despite the upcoming Formula-1-Season in Budapest being held in Hungary, the situation with Sergio Pérez and Red Bull continues to be a topic of concern.
- Ralf Schumacher, analyzing the events from his role as a Sky expert at the rightfully famed GP Hungary circuit, urged Red Bull to consider a change in their drivers' lineup.
- The sky above Budapest may provide a beautiful backdrop for the Formula-1 race, but for Sergio Pérez, it seems to be just another venue for his struggles with Red Bull.
- With International motorsport events like Formula-1 being characterized by tight competition, Pérez's continued struggle could potentially negatively impact Red Bull's position in the Constructors' Championship.
- Budget constraints and the drive for performance improvement aren't unique to Red Bull – even teams like AlphaTauri and other drivers like Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo are being considered for potential promotions.
- Aside from budget considerations, some wonder if Pérez's Right to Left driving style may be contributing to his difficulties in Formula-1 and if a driver with a more conventional driving style might yield better results for Red Bull.
