Sergio Pérez Leaves Red Bull Racing After Four Seasons, Five Victories in Ninety Races, Despite Contract Until 2026

Dec 18, 2024, 05:23 PM

Sergio 'Checo' Pérez has officially announced his departure from Red Bull Racing after four seasons with the Formula One team. The announcement comes despite Pérez having signed a contract extension that would have kept him with the team until 2026. Both Pérez and Red Bull have reached an agreement to part ways, effective for the 2025 season. The decision follows a challenging 2024 season for Pérez, who was unable to defend his previous year's runner-up position. Throughout his tenure at Red Bull, Pérez achieved five race victories and 29 podium finishes in 90 races. The team expressed gratitude for his contributions, while Pérez thanked the organization and fans in a farewell message.