Sergio Perez admits Max Verstappen’s exit would be a “big blow” to Red Bull

Sergio Perez acknowledged that Red Bull would be affected if Max Verstappen decided to leave Milton Keynes.

Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing are one of the most successful pairings in F1 history. The Dutch driver joined Milton Keynes mid-way through 2016 and has achieved incredible results since. However, there have been rumors about the three-time world champion potentially leaving Red Bull. Now, Sergio Perez has admitted that Red Bull would be impacted if Verstappen decided to leave the team.

The three-time world champion has been linked to Mercedes for next season. However, Max Verstappen dismissed such speculation. The Dutch driver made it clear that he will continue at Red Bull till at least 2028.

Sergio Perez claimed that Red Bull was in a perfect place when it came to dynamics within the team. The Mexican driver reckoned that the engineering side back at Milton Keynes was united while the results have shown more efficiency on track compared to last season. This comes after rumors of a rift at Milton Keynes due to Christian Horner’s investigation saga.

Perez highlighted that he didn’t see a reason for a change in dynamics within Red Bull. However, the 34-year-old confessed that if Max Verstappen decided to leave Milton Keynes. then it would be a major blow to the entire team.

Sergio Perez claims Red Bull in ‘enviable position’ compared to rivals

Max Verstappen and Red Bull dominated Formula 1 in the past two seasons. Despite losing the Australian GP, Verstappen remains the favorite to win the 2024 world title courtesy of the radically-designed RB20. Moreover, it seems that the team has managed to move past Christian Horner’s investigation saga after the suspension of the female employee.

Christian Horner and Sergio Perez

Perez reckoned that Red Bull was in an enviable position. The 34-year-old highlighted the impressive on-track results achieved by Milton Keynes along with the harmony within the squad. Moreover, Sergio Perez claimed that it would take years for a rival team to match the current state of Red Bull Racing despite the earlier controversies.

Certainly, it seems that the situation at Red Bull might be going back to normal. Max Verstappen’s clear stance on continuing at Milton Keynes further signals a calm atmosphere at the Austrian squad, As such, the reigning world champions can shift focus completely on winning the world championship this season.