Sergio Perez came into the Austrian Grand Prix weekend in need of a strong result. He may have already secured a new Red Bull contract, but he’ll still be desperate to get out of his current rut. Perez’s new deal, which was made official before the Canadian GP earlier this month, lasts two years on the surface. But digging a little deeper, he’ll have to meet certain performance goals in 2025 to trigger the second season – a 1+1 arrangement. And while the Mexican is no longer facing an immediate risk of losing his seat, his performances this term will set the tone heading into next year. Perez …
