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Silly season in full swing at Red Bull as Dr. Marko saying that Sergio Perez is not a guarantee for 2022. In fact, he specifically pointed out that Perez has only scored 2 podiums which includes a win at Bacu, but only because he inherited it from VER who had a tire blow out with 6 laps remaining. Marko more blunt than usual saying that Perez has tried the settings Max uses, but once the rear end steps out on fast corners, Perez doesn't like it so he has to revert back to his own settings which makes him slower.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1...cement-at-spa/

Perez and Pierre Gasly are still in the mix for that 2nd Red Bull seat and a rumor is that Bottas may get a shot at it. Personally I can't see Bottas getting another premier seat. Max is a once in a generation talent and it's going to be tough to put someone next to him that will be even close. Ricciardo was the closest to him when Max was just a pup.

Will Buxton is on record as saying that he believes Perez will be at RBR for 2022, but RBR will make a hard push for Lando Norris to jump ship at McLaren and join Max at Red Bull. Personally, I don't see the upside for Norris is pairing next to Max either or leaving an up and coming team with McLaren where he will be the #1 and future.

Marko says an announcement will be made at Spa or the Dutch GP.