Red Bull team boss Christian Horner agreed on Friday with Sergio Perez's assessment of his Formula 1 season as 'terrible' but said the Mexican was still the team's driver for 2025.

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez said a strong performance at his home Mexican Grand Prix this weekend will turn around his poor form this season, which has sparked speculation about his future with the team.

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

This Formula 1 season has been a massive disappointment for Sergio Perez. If there’s one place for him to turn it around it would be at his home race, the Mexico City Grand Prix, which he considers the best event on the F1 circuit.

Sergio Perez admits he has had a “terrible season” as speculation continues over his future at Red Bull. Perez is eighth in the drivers’ standings – 204 points behind team-mate Max Verstappen – and his highest finish in the last 13 races is sixth.

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez admits he has had "a terrible season" as he embarks on his home race this weekend.

Sergio Perez has hit back at Formula 1 journalists after he has quashed rumours of him announcing his retirement at the Mexican Grand Prix this weekend.

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Sergio Perez has admitted his F1 2024 season has been "terrible", and is seeking a "massive change" to turn things

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez has acknowledged he has had a "terrible season" and is desperate to gift his Mexican home fans a big result this weekend. Perez started the season in strong enough shape to earn a new two-year deal at Red Bull,