Oct.29 (GMM) Sergio Perez’s future in Formulation 1 is at the moment “open”, Pink Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko admits.
Regardless of his signing of a brand new contract for 2025, the Mexican’s race seat has remained doubtful for a lot of the present season.
Perez, 34, hit a brand new low with an abysmal grand prix weekend at dwelling final Sunday, however he additionally spent the weekend warding off options he might be pushed out of Formulation 1 on the finish of the season.
“No, by no means,” Perez advised Sky Deutschland. “I might be right here subsequent yr to proceed to combat for victory.”
Nevertheless, he’s clearly in competitors with RB newcomer Liam Lawson for his 2025 race cockpit – even clashing with the younger New Zealander on Sunday.
Marko was really upset with Lawson that the 22-year-old gave Perez ‘the finger’ out on monitor.
“I shouldn’t have completed that and I apologise for it,” Lawson now says.
“He had nothing higher to do than block me for half a lap, making an attempt to spoil my race – that’s why I used to be indignant,” he added. “However that’s no excuse. It’s not who I’m and I shouldn’t have completed one thing like that.”
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher, nevertheless, thinks Pink Bull ought to put Perez out of his distress – instantly.
“Pink Bull will decide after this weekend,” he mentioned. “There’s simply no level anymore – not for both facet. The poor man is below a lot stress. There’s no extra pleasure on his face. That is alleged to be enjoyable.
“However above all, financially, this can be a catastrophe for the group. Subsequent yr he gained’t drive a single metre within the automotive anyway,” Schumacher added. “I’m fairly certain of that. I don’t even suppose he’ll end the season.
“In the event that they wish to do one thing about Ferrari within the constructors’ championship, they’ll should do it rapidly.”
Marko, nevertheless, mentioned he gained’t condemn Perez for his poor race tempo on Sunday as a result of he had “huge” injury to his flooring. “What he confirmed was not related as a result of his automotive was not at the usual it needs to be at.”
However when requested about Perez’s future at Pink Bull, the Austrian answered with a single phrase: “Open.”
