Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has admitted that he would like to sign a long-term deal with the team ahead of the 2022 F1 season. The 32-year-old begins his second season with Red Bull after a successful debut campaign in 2021. Perez finished 4th in the Drivers’ standings last year.

After teammate Max Verstappen signed a mega new contract till 2028, the Mexican has admitted that he would like to do the same. Talking ahead of pre-season testing in Bahrain, he said, “I have a contract with Red Bull for this season and it’s just getting started. Obviously, I think we’re happy working together. I’m happy with the team and what we’ve done for this season.”

“As for the new contract, we’ll see how soon we can start talking about it. No doubt I want a longer term deal. I want a little more stability so I can know more and plan more,” added Perez. (Quotes translated using Google translate)

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Alpha Tauri’s Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda are also the names that can be thrown in the hat to replace Perez at the end of 2022. Gasly had a successful season with Alpha Tauri finishing P9 in the standings. Moreover, the former Red Bull driver will be hoping to reclaim his place back in the team alongside Verstappen.

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The duo of Verstappen and Perez will begin their season at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Despite a successful 2021, the team was unable to steal the Constructors’ Championship from Mercedes. However, this year with new regulations, it could be their best shot at winning their first Constructors title since 2013.

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Red Bull have turned up in impressive fashion with the unveiling of the new RB18. Both cars have looked amazingly fast and at par with Mercedes during the three-day testing in Barcelona.

Perez will also be wary of new competition from their rival Mercedes. George Russell will replace Valtteri Bottas for the Silver Arrows and will partner Lewis Hamilton. Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner will be watchful and will look to get a strong start to the new season.

Will Red Bull dominate the 2022 season in the new RB 18? Will we see Perez continue his amazing form with the Bulls? Only time will tell.