Sergio perez sets red bull deadline for 2025 contract decision after japanese gp

RED BULL HAVE A DECISION TO MAKE OVER SERGIO PEREZ'S FUTURE, AS HIS CONTRACT EXPIRES AT THE END OF THE YEAR AND THE LIKES OF FERNANDO ALONSO AND CARLOS SAINZ ARE AVAILABLE 11:10, 07 Apr

2024Updated 11:10, 07 Apr 2024 Sergio Perez expects to learn whether he will get a new Red Bull contract "within a month". The Mexican has lived in Max Verstappen's shadow

since joining in 2021 and came into the season under intense pressure. But he has eased that with strong results and finished second at the Japanese Grand Prix. Asked afterwards about his

future, Perez replied: "I am pretty relaxed about it. It's my 14th season in F1 and whatever comes next... I'm really pleased with what I've done in the sport so far.

"I believe it will be a matter of time. The driver market is moving - in the next few weeks, there will be a lot of movement. I expect, within a month, to really know what I am doing

next year." READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes shown up by Ferrari strategy as Max Verstappen wins Japanese GPREAD MORE: Max Verstappen's former mechanic Lee

Stevenson's new F1 team revealed after Red Bull exit Red Bull came into the season with the plan of giving Perez the chance to prove he is worthy of his seat. Given his impressive start

to the campaign, there is every chance the six-time F1 race winner may land a new deal. Article continues below But there are plenty of other candidates for the role. Carlos Sainz is the

hottest property on the driver market thanks to his superb form since Ferrari told him they would be replacing him with Lewis Hamilton for 2025. And Fernando Alonso could also be on the move

after admitting he will be considering his options beyond his current Aston Martin contract, which also expires in December. Both Spaniards are also strong candidates for Mercedes, who need

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won't miss a lap on Sky Sports. Article continues below But Silver Arrows chief Toto Wolff won't be rushing into making a call. With one eye clearly on talented teenager Andrea

Kimi Antonelli's development, the Austrian did not bat an eyelid at the prospect of top candidates signing for other teams while he delays his decision. Wolff said: "We

haven't taken the decision yet and it's not something that we plan to do in the next few weeks. The driver market is very dynamic, some of the really good guys are about to sign

for some of the other teams. "We want to continue to have these discussions and keep the options open, but it's much too early for us to commit to a driver, whether very young or

very experienced."