SO BAD: Sergio Perez has separated from the Red Bull Racing Team following a critical meeting with team authorities about his future plans.

Sergio Perez’s time with Red Bull Racing has come to an end following a critical meeting with team authorities about his future with the team. Franz Watzlawick, a representative of the team, confirmed that Perez’s performance did not meet the team’s expectations, leading to a decision to part ways.

“We are disappointed that Sergio’s performance did not match the expectations we had for him,” Watzlawick said in a statement. “We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

Perez joined Red Bull in 2021, with high hopes that he would be a key piece of the team’s championship aspirations.

The decision to release Perez concludes a traumatic chapter for the Mexican driver, who had struggled to achieve continuous success on the track despite his enormous talent and expertise. While Perez achieved multiple podium results with Red Bull, he was unable to match the performance of his teammate Max Verstappen, who won the 2021 and 2022 world championships. “We appreciate Sergio’s contributions to the team, but ultimately we felt that it was in the best interest of the team to move in a different direction,” Watzlawick told ESPN.

The departure of Perez has raised questions about the future direction of the Red Bull team, which is now in search of a new driver to pair with Verstappen.

Some have speculated that the team may look to promote one of its young drivers from the junior program, such as Liam Lawson or Juri Vips, while others believe that the team may look outside of its ranks for a proven veteran.

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