Adding to the speculation surrounding his future, Perez was outqualified by Daniel Ricciardo, who has been linked as a potential replacement, possibly as soon as next season. Ricciardo, in only his fourth race back since rejoining the grid in July, secured a seventh-place finish, marking his best result in a year.
Despite these developments, Sergio Perez’s father, Antonio Perez, remains resolute in his belief that both the team and driver are committed to each other for the 2024 season. He emphasized the strong bond between the Perez family and the Red Bull family, stating, “Of course, Checo will be driving with Red Bull next year.”