Perez to remain at Red Bull: A striking decision or not?

A teaser on Red Bull Racing's social media briefly suggested that the Austrians were about to confirm Sergio Perez for '26. The announcement applies to something else, but the chances of the Mexican still being confirmed for next season in the near future are very high. If Perez does indeed stay on as Max Verstappen's teammate, it raises eyebrows here and there. Justified or not?