Horner issues caution to Perez after his recent qualifying crash in Hungary.

Sergio Perez's latest crash in Hungary was a big one, and it has put his future at Red Bull in jeopardy. Christian Horner, the team's boss, has warned Perez that his position is under threat after he crashed out during qualifying. This comes as a surprise, as Perez had just signed a contract extension last month. However, his recent string of poor performances has raised doubts about his Formula 1 future.

The 34-year-old driver had a heavy crash in the first part of qualifying, resulting in him starting Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix from 16th on the grid. This is a far cry from his teammate Max Verstappen's success, who has been consistently scoring points and currently sits in second place in the overall standings. Despite having the best car, Perez has failed to make it out of the first qualifying session in four out of the last six races, earning only 11 points in that time.

Red Bull may still be the team to beat, but their rivals such as McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari have closed the gap significantly. Some believe that Horner may have to make changes in order to keep Red Bull at the top. This is further highlighted by the impressive performances of Red Bull's junior team drivers, Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda, who both qualified in the top 10 in Hungary. In addition, highly-rated youngster Liam Lawson and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz could also be potential replacements for Perez at the end of the season.

It's safe to say that this latest crash may be a turning point for Perez's future with Red Bull. According to Horner and team advisor Helmut Marko, he is getting dangerously close to losing his spot. When asked about the team's patience with Perez, Horner stated that these discussions should happen internally and not through the media. He also expressed concern for Perez's well-being after the crash and mentioned that the team cannot afford any more setbacks.

Marko also added that a decision on Perez's future will be made after the next race in Belgium. Perez himself has acknowledged that he needs to do better and is determined to prove himself as a valuable member of the team. He expressed disappointment in letting his team down but remains focused on the race ahead. Despite the challenges, Perez believes that Red Bull is making progress and their time will come. However, he also recognizes the need for quick changes in order to improve his own performance and secure his place in the team.

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