'Verstappen salary one of the reasons for new Perez contract'

While in North America and South America there is rejoicing over Sergio Perez 's contract extension at Red Bull Racing, in Europe there is plenty of incomprehension among analysts and fans. While the Mexican appears to be in another form crisis, Red Bull still decided to tie him down for the 2025 and even 2026 season. "Why after all?" is what many are wondering. Ralf Schumacher thinks he has an idea.