Helmut Marko claims Sergio Perez ‘just has to perform’ amidst his Red Bull sacking rumors
Sergio Perez has amassed only 11 points in the past five races.
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Helmut Marko with Sergio Perez (IMAGO)
Red Bull Technical Advisor Helmut Marko has spoken of an ultimatum regarding Sergio Perez‘s lackluster 2024 form. Marko has insisted that Perez must perform in Budapest to keep a solid grip over his Red Bull seat.
Sergio Perez has been on a poor run for the Milton-Keynes outfit for some time. Additionally, the Mexican signed a contract extension this year with Red Bull until 2026. But, his continuous inability to perform may compel the team to end the 34-year-old’s contract soon.
Helmut Marko has elaborated on the various performance clauses present in Perez’s contract. The 81-year-old then spoke of a driver’s selfless need to perform regardless of any clause or agreement.
There are various forms of performance clauses. Ultimately, it doesn't matter what a contract looks like: you just have to perform. We'll watch the two races and then sit down together to see what and how things will continue after the summer break.Helmut Marko spoke to ORF
Marko has concluded that a decision will be made regarding Perez’s future after the races at Budapest and Spa. The Mexican now faces a stern challenge in which he has no option but to perform if he wishes to stay with Red Bull for the coming years.
Max Verstappen shares expectations from Red Bull’s upgrades in Budapest
Red Bull Racing introduces their most significant upgrade of this season at the Hungarian Grand Prix. In light of this, Max Verstappen has shared thoughts on the expectations of the new package around the Hungaroring.
If this is not giving us some good lap time, then I don't know how the rest of the season is going to evolve. But at the same time, I also don't know what's coming from the other teams, right? So we just focus on ourselves.Max Verstappen via Motorsport
Max Verstappen has placed his best bets on the floor upgrade for the RB20, stating it is the most significant contributor to their lap times. The 26-year-old, however, is aware of the other team’s preparations for the Hungarian GP.
The upgrades yielded encouraging results for the Milton-Keynes outfit, with Verstappen finishing P2 in both practice sessions on Friday. The final practice session will determine how the team truly fares ahead of an exciting qualifying in Budapest.
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