Red Bull Axes Sergio Perez, Alpine Eyes Future Drivers

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Red Bull Axes Sergio Perez, Alpine Eyes Future Drivers

In a significant shake-up in the Formula 1 landscape, Red Bull Racing has announced the departure of Mexican driver Sergio Perez after a four-year stint with the team. This decision comes as Perez struggled to keep pace with his teammate Max Verstappen, who recently secured his fourth consecutive championship title in 2024[2][4].

Perez's exit marks a notable change for Red Bull, which is now set to introduce a new driver to partner with Verstappen for the 2025 season. The exact replacement has not been officially announced, but speculation is rife within the F1 community.

Meanwhile, Alpine F1 is looking ahead to the future with their driver lineup. Despite the upcoming 2025 season, there have been rumors about potential changes for 2026. Alpine team executive Flavio Briatore has expressed interest in Williams driver Franco Colapinto, who impressed in his stint replacing Logan Sargeant at Williams in 2024. However, Briatore emphasized that any decision would depend on various factors, including contractual obligations and the performance of current drivers like Jack Doohan and Pierre Gasly[1].

The 2025 season is already shaping up to be intriguing with several key driver moves. Williams has signed outgoing Ferrari star Carlos Sainz, Sauber has secured the experienced Nico Hulkenberg, and Haas has picked up Esteban Ocon after he was replaced by Jack Doohan at Alpine[1].

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