A more audacious rumor has been the potential replacement of Perez by Fernando Alonso, who has reportedly become frustrated with Aston Martin’s on-track performance and is seeking an early exit from his one-year deal with the team. These rumors were further stoked by Aston Martin’s testing of reserve driver Felipe Drugovich at Monza. However, it was clarified that this test was part of the team’s pre-planned schedule for the season and not related to driver changes.
Sources within Red Bull have indicated that all driver-related rumors regarding the 2024 lineup are inaccurate, and there are currently no plans to field any driver other than the confirmed lineup of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner offered his perspective following the Mexican Grand Prix. He acknowledged the challenging circumstances for Perez and stated that he believed the Mexican driver was on course for a podium finish before the incident. Horner expressed Red Bull’s continued faith in Perez, emphasizing their belief that he can secure the runner-up spot in the Drivers’ Championship and help Red Bull achieve its first team 1-2 finish in nearly two decades.
