Guenther Steiner claims he didn’t expect ‘mediocre’ Sergio Perez to sign a contract-extension at Red Bull

Sergio Perez has been on an extremely torrid run for Red Bull during the ongoing Formula 1 season.

Guenther Steiner claims he didn’t expect ‘mediocre’ Sergio Perez to sign a contract-extension at Red Bull

Guenther Steiner and Sergio Perez (Via: Imago)

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has harshly critiqued Red Bull’s Sergio Perez. The 34-year-old has been in poor form for the Milton-Keynes-based team, scoring merely 24 points in the last seven races.

Sergio Perez signed a contract extension with Red Bull earlier this season, which led to questions in the minds of many. The outfit had several capable drivers as their potential options but chose to stick with the shaky Mexican.

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Guenther Steiner has since claimed that the team’s decision to keep Perez after the race at Spa came as a surprise to him. The six-time Grand Prix winner disappointingly finished P7 despite starting the race from second place at the Belgian GP.

I was very surprised by the decision. After Spa, I thought there would be a change, but it didn't happen. Obviously there's a reason for that, but it could also be that they have a plan that they haven't shared with us. I didn't expect Checo to stay. His timing was very good in Spa, but in the race he was mediocre.
Guenther Steiner told GPBlog

Perez now stands in a jeopardizing position within the team, desperately needing to notch wins and podiums. He will try to do exactly that in the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix, where Formula 1 resumes after a month-long summer break.

RB chief reiterates possibility of Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull promotion

Visa Cash App RB CEO Peter Bayer has praised the ever-improving nature of Yuki Tsunoda‘s performances for the team. Tsunoda has scored 22 points for the Red Bull sister outfit, showing good pace and promise this season.

Yuki Tsunoda (via IMAGO)
Yuki Tsunoda (via IMAGO)
Helmut Marko, Red Bull's motorsport advisor said it himself, in German you say, 'a swallow doesn't make a summer.' What it means is that if Yuki keeps racing on this level consistently, he will be considered for a seat in Red Bull Racing.
Peter Bayer via motorsport

Bayer pressed on the need for Yuki Tsunoda to consistently perform in order to improve his chances of a promotion. The 53-year-old boss also urged the Japanese to be thoroughly patient while keeping the hopes of a Red Bull seat alive.

RB is known as a junior team that has produced many capable drivers who have excelled over the years. The Faenza-based outfit will hence try to nurture and polish Tsunoda’s abilities further to make him a world-class driver in the near future.

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