The news that has caused the most sensation in recent days (and which will certainly be talked about in those to come) is the confirmation by Sergio Perez with the Red Bull. A start to the season that seemed promising, but which then absolutely proved itself undertone. It all seemed done for the landing of Daniel Ricciardo in the Milton Keynes team, but in the end it was decided to keep the Mexican. We know how the choice of drivers is based on various factors. Among the main ones, there are also the revenues that can be brought to the teams. And this, obviously, also matters to those who organize race weekends: Liberty Medium who reportedly played a role in Perez's confirmation.
F1-Insider confirms: Liberty Media has asked for Perez's confirmation
A well-known German newspaper, F1-Insider, in fact, would report that The large American multinational is behind Red Bull's decision. The reason would be linked to the weekend scheduled for October 27th: the Mexican GP. If you look at the stands during the matches, you will see many Checo fans in the stands. And when you race in Mexico City, it is a real party. Just think of the roar that occurs when the RB-20 #11 passes through the area stadium (last sector). According to Liberty, not having the public's darling would have led to a drastic decline in ticket sales.
This would be the reason behind wanting to let Perez drive the Austrian car. Decision that he left Jos and Max Verstappen were also surprised. Rumors in the paddock are sure that Helmut Marko e Christian horner, at the end of the Spa GP, they spoke with the two confirming the change Perez-Ricciardo. Marko himself, however, as always reported ad F1-Insider, would have confirmed that new assessments will only be made at the end of the season.
