Sergio Perez: Career without F1 - what's next?

Sergio Perez: Career without F1 - what's next?

Sergio Perez heralded a new phase of life after his surprising outline at Red Bull Racing. The 35-year-old Mexican, who has been driving in Formula 1 continuously since 2011, is now faced with the uncertainty of a career without a cockpit. Red Bull and Perez separated by mutual agreement shortly after he was offered a contract extension for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The decision came, after Perez 'benefits in the second half of the season, and in the end he had to be satisfied with a disappointing eighth place in the overall ranking, which significantly increased the pressure on it, as Forbes reported.

After the separation, Perez is optimistic. Despite the disappointment with the abrupt career change, he emphasizes that he enjoys free time and wants to concentrate on what was previously denied to him: travel and time to spend time with the family. "I am very happy with my life and excited about what is in front of me. If I get a good, interesting project, I will definitely consider it," he hisses, which does not exclude the possibility of returning to Formula 1, like berlin live reported.

career under pressure

The past season was shaped by ups and downs for Perez. After a strong start that brought him several podium places, however, his performance stagnated rapidly. His review of the time at Red Bull is impressive: two victories, numerous records and the team championship. Nevertheless, the disappointment about his weak final phase in the season was unmistakable. "There have been some challenges and I realized that now is the right time to take a step back," said team boss Christian Horner.

For the coming seasons, Liam Lawson Perez 'will take a seat, while the future of the Mexican in Formula 1 will remain uncertain. However, a possible return in 2026 with the new Cadillac team that wants to get into Formula 1 could open opportunities-not only for Perez, but also for its large fan base in North America. While the engines are silent, the question remains: what's next for the talented driver who never gives up?

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