Red Bull are soon set to give one Formula 1 star the chance to impress in their machinery, it has been claimed. The claim comes as rumours swirl over Sergio Perez's future within the team, despite the Mexican having a contract for next season.

The momentum of 2021 launched Red Bull—but most particularly its wunderkind Verstappen—into a new era of dominance that threatened to bore viewers and undo all of the hard-earned popularity Formula 1 had gained after millions of lockdown-bound viewers tuned into Netflix’s Drive to Survive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Martin Brundle, a former F1 driver and Sky Sports F1 broadcaster, has weighed in on Sergio Perez’s future at Red Bull. Reflecting on Perez’s performance, particularly after the disappointing Mexico City Grand Prix,

Martin Brundle believes Sergio Perez won’t be at the wheel of a Red Bull in F1 2025, with the Mexican close to being a “passenger” in the team. Perez has struggled for form and consistency throughout F1 2024,

Despite having secured a contract for his future, it is highly uncertain whether Sergio Perez will continue to compete for Red Bull Racing in Formula 1 next season. Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto are seen as potential successors to Max Verstappen's teammate.