SPA-FRANCHORCHAMPS, Belgium — Sergio Perez will remain with Red Bull Racing Honda for the 2022 Formula One season.
The team and the Spanish driver reached an extension to keep Perez with the team for another season as teammate to Max Verstappen, who is signed to Red Bull through the 2023 F-1 campaign.
“Checo is a highly respected team member and his experience and race-craft are invaluable as we fight for the constructors’ championship,” said Christian Horner, Red Bull CEO and Team Principal. “His integration into the wider team has been seamless and we have been impressed by his performances during the first half of the season which demonstrate what he’s capable of in our car. Next year we move into a new era of Formula One with completely revised regulations and cars, and with over 200 races and a decade of experience under his belt, Checo will play an integral role in helping the team navigate this transition and maximize the RB18.”
Having taken four top-five finishes over the first five races, Perez was quick to demonstrate his experienced race-craft and consistency in scoring regular points before taking his first victory for the Team in just his sixth race at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
“I’m really happy to be continuing with a great team like Red Bull into the new era of Formula One and it’s a great opportunity for me,” Perez said. “Everyone starts from zero next year with the new regulations, so my only goal is to go all the way to the top with Red Bull. It always takes time to get on top of everything when you join a new team but things have worked well this season and I really enjoy being a part of the Red Bull family.
“We’ve been working hard to deliver results so it’s great to see the team have faith in me for the future. We have so much more to achieve together and we still have a great challenge on our hands this season so I really hope we can finish the year on a high and carry that momentum into 2022. I want to thank all my supporters around the world and especially those in Mexico. From my sponsors to my fans, they have been so enthusiastic since I joined Red Bull so I really hope we can reward them by reaching the top and winning the title.”