Overview

• Perez asserts that Red Bull deeply regrets ending his contract at the close of 2024 based on information from a reliable source.
• He says the team allowed speculation over his future to persist after he signed a contract in Monaco, placing undue strain on his side of the garage.
• Perez identifies the departures of chief technical officer Adrian Newey and sporting director Jonathan Wheatley as key factors in the team’s downturn.
• Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda have struggled to match Max Verstappen’s pace and consistency through the opening rounds of 2025.
• Perez is weighing a return to Formula 1 if the Cadillac F1 project aligns with his long-term ambitions.