Red Bull boss Christian Horner admits his team “need answers” to their driver line-up dilemma as the pressure grows on Sergio Perez. Mexican driver Perez trails teammate and championship leader Max Verstappen by 187 points after 18 races this year and has not won a grand prix since April 2023.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has admitted the team "needs answers" as speculations over Sergio Perez’s future continue to swirl.

Sergio Perez has revealed that he had ‘two opportunities’ from other teams on the grid earlier this season but opted to stay and fight for his Red Bull future. The Mexican is contracted through until the end of 2026 but could lose his seat in six races time.

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Liam Lawson has stepped up as Daniel Ricciardo’s replacement at RB, with a clear idea to assess his potential to step up to Red Bull in 2025. Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto have already impressed for other teams, which could encourage Red Bull to take a similar chance.

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A surprise driver has been put forward as Sergio Perez's replacement and one that could drive the "car in the same way as Max."