Sergio Perez could be handed a shock Red Bull contract extension, according to Total-Motorsport.
Perez is widely tipped to be replaced either this year or next, with his current deal running until 2024.
The Mexican has endured a tough season at Red Bull, struggling to keep the pace with partner Max Verstappen. Devastatingly, he crashed out early on in his home race last week.
But he is now reportedly in talks over a one-year extension to his contract.
Incidentally, the deal would expire in 2025 at the same time as Lando Norris’ terms at McLaren.
Norris has been widely tipped to be Perez’s successor, and their contracts ending at the same time would prevent Red Bull needing a stop-gap replacement for one year.
