Eddie Jordan absolves Sergio Perez and points finger at Max Verstappen

Eddie Jordan points finger at Max Verstappen and Red Bull

During an episode of his podcast "Formula for Success", the Irish entrepreneur è returned to the negative 2024 experienced by Sergio Perez, who ended the season in eighth place in the drivers'standings. In analyzing the deep crisis that the Mexican had, the Dublin native did not spare barbs against Max Verstappen and Christian Horner.

"I’m embarrassed for Checo, because I like him and he’s a great person to be with. I don’t think Perez really has a chance to fight to confirm the spot, but the blame è lies with the team and Verstappen. I know that Max has put pressure on Horner to renew Sergio’s contract and I also understand his will to have a partner who will not challenge his leadership, but this strategy may not be the best for the future of the team," began the Irish businessman.

"I think both Verstappen and Christian need to think a little more about the consequences of their actions. They will deny it, but I think there was a situation where it was easier to keep Checo in the car than to decide to replace him in order to aim to regain the constructors'title next year" added Eddie Jordan.

Who will be Max Verstappen’s teammate in 2025 è a topic that has characterized much of this season, and according to reports from "Canal+", the Milton Keynes-based team is expected to clear its reservations in the coming days. According to the latest rumors, in fact, the main candidate to lead Red Bull next year would be Liam Lawson, who would be ahead in the runoff with Yuki Tsunoda.