Sergio Perez walks in the paddock prior to practice ahead of the 2024 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images)
Sergio Perez's ex-teammate, Esteban Ocon recently bid the Mexican farewell as he leaves Red Bull and potentially F1. After several months of rumors about his exit from Red Bull, the team finally announced Checo's departure on Wednesday, December 18.
Perez had arguably his worst 2024 F1 season as he finished eighth with only 152 points. The 34-year-old started the season on a promising note, bagging podiums and keeping up with his teammate, Max Verstappen. After a few races, however, Perez's performances dipped, to a point where he was unable to stand on a podium after the Chinese GP.
Sergio Perez was the first to reveal his departure from Red Bull through social media posts. He wrote a long message in both Spanish and English for all his fans.
