Multiple sources say Perez definitely leaving Red Bull

Dec.18 (GMM) Multiple highly respected broadcasters and publications are all reporting in unison that Sergio Perez is definitely departing the Red Bull Racing lineup for 2025.

In Germany, Sky, RTL, NTV, Auto Motor und Sport and the major newspaper Bild all agree, as does the French broadcaster Canal Plus – Red Bull has managed to negotiate the end of the struggling Mexican driver’s 2025 contract.

And despite Yuki Tsunoda’s chances looking brighter in the last few days, the driver who will replace Perez is also becoming abundantly clear – Liam Lawson.

“The team management and the Red Bull shareholders came to this decision in a meeting after the season finale in Abu Dhabi,” Auto Motor und Sport reporter Thomas Harloff confidently claimed.

Tellingly, in his appearance on the ‘Sport und Talk aus dem Hangar-7’ on Servus TV, which is owned by Red Bull, Verstappen stopped short when asked about the intensifying rumours about Perez’s future.

“I can’t say anything now,” the quadruple world champion insisted.

But when asked separately about Perez’s 2024 season, Verstappen gave a little more away.

“Of course, you always have to beat your teammate,” he answered. “But I’ve always had a very good relationship with all of my teammates.

“The team always wants to have two fast drivers,” Verstappen added. “It’s also better for the team if both drivers get along well.”