Sergio Perez will be remaining at F1 for the 2022 season as well after both the parties decided a contract extension was the right way forward
Having reposed the faith Red Bull earmarked in him, Sergio Perez has been in stellar touch in the ongoing season of Formula 1. Despite this only being his maiden season with a side of the statute of Red Bull, Perez went onto earn a front row place as early as in his second Grand Prix.
He subsequently went onto pull off four top 5 finishes in his first five races for the side along with pulling off his inaugural win for Red Bull in only his sixth race at Baku. The solid 104 points he’s accrued till now have seen him and Max Verstappen breathe down Mercedes’ necks.
Grabbing their competitors by the scruff of the neck, Red Bull are a paltry 12 points behind the current world champions in the constructors’ championship standings. And Red Bull have decided it was only prudent to stick with the pairing of Verstappen and Perez for next season as well with the side revealing that the Mexican had signed a new contract extension.
Sergio Perez Signs Contract Extension For Red Bull Till 2022
The 2022 deal will see Perez spend his 11th season in the land of F1 while Verstappen is contracted with Red Bull till 2023.
โIโm really happy to be continuing with a great team like Red Bull into the new era of Formula 1 and itโs a great opportunity for me. Everyone starts from zero next year with the new regulations, so my only goal is to go all the way to the top with Red Bull,” Perez said as the news broke out.
Im very happy to announce that I'm continuing with @redbullracing for next year. Now our focus is on winning the championship for the team.
Muy feliz de anunciarles que continรบo con el equipo para la prรณxima temporada, ahora el enfoque es en ganar el Campeonato para Red Bull. pic.twitter.com/uEdy0oGmAp— Sergio Pรฉrez (@SChecoPerez) August 27, 2021