Sergio Pérez in trouble at the Mexican GP: False start and lost duel against Lawson.
A national disappointment: A Mexican GP to forget for Pérez.
At the Mexican Grand Prix, Sergio Pérez, a key driver for Red Bull, experienced a challenging weekend. Despite the support of his local fans, the Mexican driver finished last, delivering a performance well below expectations. The pressure from competitors like Liam Lawson, a serious contender for the Red Bull seat in 2025, only fuels speculation about Pérez’s uncertain future in Formula 1.
Difficult qualifying and a penalized start.
Starting from eighteenth position, Pérez hoped for a spectacular comeback. After gaining a few positions at the start, his hopes were quickly dashed by a five-second penalty for an unauthorized grid overtake. This mistake set the tone for a challenging race for the Mexican driver.
A duel with Lawson and a damaged car.
One of the key moments of the GP was the tense duel between Pérez and Lawson. The incident cost Pérez significant aerodynamic loss, impacting his performance and pushing him further down the leaderboard. Lawson ultimately took the lead over his potential teammate, symbolizing a passing of the torch that could seal Pérez’s fate at Red Bull.
A Formula 1 career on hold?
The 2024 season has been challenging for Pérez, who finds himself in an uncomfortable position in the standings. Eighth and over 200 points behind teammate Max Verstappen, and without a victory since April 2023, the former street circuit champion seems to be losing his edge. Pérez’s contract runs through 2026, but rumors suggest the Mexican GP might well be his last with Red Bull, or even in Formula 1 altogether.
