Since coming back into Formula One after Daniel Ricciardo was sacked by Red Bull ... From a point of what appeared to be invincibility, the team now sit third behind McLaren and Ferrari. Those struggles can be solely placed at the feet of Sergio Perez.

Whilst Max Verstappen still leads the drivers' championship, the constructors' title looks well out of sight for Red Bull now, with both McLaren and Ferrari having overtaken them thanks to the many point-less performances from Verstappen's team-mate Sergio Perez.

Yet more news has emerged from the Formula 1 world today. A lucrative, new sponsorship deal for Sergio Perez may see him stay at Red Bull, despite his many hiccups alongside Max Verstappen this year.

Max Verstappen will have his first opportunity to wrap up the 2024 F1 title when the season resumes in Las Vegas later this month. The Red Bull star produced one of the finest displays of his career to win the Brazilian Grand Prix last weekend after starting from P17.

Jos Verstappen has shared the team-mate he would prefer to see alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2025 - in contrast to his son's choice. ➡️ READ MORE A former Red Bull driver is set to make a shock mid-season team switch,