And that's the point. You might perceive it as a risk where I would say it's not. I think Sainz is more consistent and less error prone than Perez, but certainly not at the level of Verstappen.
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And that's the point. You might perceive it as a risk where I would say it's not. I think Sainz is more consistent and less error prone than Perez, but certainly not at the level of Verstappen.
Russell will be available though. Therefore Red Bull are not worried.Jurgen von Diaz wrote: ↑22 May 2024, 14:28What if Red Bull isn't superior next season, and Pérez is battling in the midfield while Max is battling for wins? Next season, Sainz won't be available anymoore.
It looks like as the Ferrari has removed understeer with new developments, that Leclerc has gained his pace advantage over Sainz again... 
Russell has a contract until 2026. I'm not sure who has the option for 2026, Mercedes or Russell. Russell is in a good position at Merc, so why would he switch to Red Bull and risk being outperformed by Verstappen? Red Bull previously attempted to recruit Norris but was unsuccessful, despite McLaren being a shitbox at that time.JordanMugen wrote:Russell will be available though. Therefore Red Bull are not worried.Jurgen von Diaz wrote: ↑22 May 2024, 14:28What if Red Bull isn't superior next season, and Pérez is battling in the midfield while Max is battling for wins? Next season, Sainz won't be available anymoore.
It could just be because of the 2016 politics by the Sainz camp and even after that Red Bull observing more politics at Ferrari (Sainz and/or sponsors attempting to get the car adjusted to have more understeer in 2022, with Sainz maneuvering to be able to beat Leclerc), that Sainz's Red Bull chance is gone unfortunately.
The only way Russell ends up at Red Bull is if Max leaves.Jurgen von Diaz wrote: ↑23 May 2024, 16:34Russell has a contract until 2026. I'm not sure who has the option for 2026, Mercedes or Russell. Russell is in a good position at Merc, so why would he switch to Red Bull and risk being outperformed by Verstappen? Red Bull previously attempted to recruit Norris but was unsuccessful, despite McLaren being a shitbox at that time.JordanMugen wrote:Russell will be available though. Therefore Red Bull are not worried.Jurgen von Diaz wrote: ↑22 May 2024, 14:28What if Red Bull isn't superior next season, and Pérez is battling in the midfield while Max is battling for wins? Next season, Sainz won't be available anymoore.
It could just be because of the 2016 politics by the Sainz camp and even after that Red Bull observing more politics at Ferrari (Sainz and/or sponsors attempting to get the car adjusted to have more understeer in 2022, with Sainz maneuvering to be able to beat Leclerc), that Sainz's Red Bull chance is gone unfortunately.
It will be that way. Look at Ferrari and Mclaren drivers. They are there together with each other. Perez has started his period of lacking behind by a considerable margin.TeamKoolGreen wrote: ↑25 May 2024, 16:59Why Red Bull even signed Perez for this year is a big question. He could cost the team the WCC again
Yeah. They basically need Sainz. It should be considered a gift that he got shaken out of Ferrari. So what are they waiting for then ? He should have been signed already.chrisc90 wrote: ↑25 May 2024, 19:36It will be that way. Look at Ferrari and Mclaren drivers. They are there together with each other. Perez has started his period of lacking behind by a considerable margin.TeamKoolGreen wrote: ↑25 May 2024, 16:59Why Red Bull even signed Perez for this year is a big question. He could cost the team the WCC again
RBR need to bite the bullet and sign Sainz. Id rather have Bottas than Perez at the minute. Now its getting closer, they need to seriously consider the 2nd driver so they can work as a team and fight for WCC rather than Max being single handily scoring 90% of the points.
However, sources with good knowledge of the situation insist that the squad believes that Perez is the best candidate available right now that can work alongside the world champion.
With Red Bull not believed to be considering promoting Yuki Tsunoda from RB, and with it understood to have told Carlos Sainz that he is not a candidate, all the indications are that the team is set on keeping Perez on board.
Equally he does not cause political issues within the squad and he ensures a comfortable working environment for his team-mate.
Max is already under pressure, now the car advantage has disappeared. He won’t want a teammate adding more pressure, so this is no surprise.
Vanja #66 wrote: ↑27 May 2024, 12:56Seems Perez renewal is imminent
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/pere ... /10616482/
However, sources with good knowledge of the situation insist that the squad believes that Perez is the best candidate available right now that can work alongside the world champion.
With Red Bull not believed to be considering promoting Yuki Tsunoda from RB, and with it understood to have told Carlos Sainz that he is not a candidate, all the indications are that the team is set on keeping Perez on board.
Equally he does not cause political issues within the squad and he ensures a comfortable working environment for his team-mate.
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I wouldn't be in Horner's place right now. On one hand, Perez is a known quantity, on the other he's on another slump it seems. Very likely Canada performance will have a big impact.DGP123 wrote: ↑27 May 2024, 13:08Max is already under pressure, now the car advantage has disappeared. He won’t want a teammate adding more pressure, so this is no surprise.
I would have said it’s disappointing for the fans/sport, but we could now be past that point of RB domination during this reg, and Perez staying at RB and being uncompetitive, actually doesn’t matter anymore. The fight is coming from elsewhere now.
Lawson deserve a seat indeed. But Yuki is good and will not go to RBR and they want to keep RIC for some reasons.
