Red Bull Racing and Sergio Perez have reached an agreement to part ways effective immediately, ending their four-year partnership.

After Sergio Perez announced his Red Bull exit, the team has moved to confirm Liam Lawson as his successor. And so, after two super-sub stints with the Red Bull second team, Lawson will be next to take on the challenge of being team-mate to four-time World Champion Max Verstappen. But, has Red Bull made the right decision? Let’s discuss.

Formula 1 driver Sergio Pérez is officially leaving Red Bull Racing after four years, with the Mexican driver announcing jointly with the team on Wednesday that they’ve reached an agreement to part ways before his contract ends.