Red Bull team principal Christian Horner stressed the importance of “continuity and stability” in the team’s driver lineup – and backed Perez to recapture his early F1 2024 form.
Formula 1 presenter Will Buxton claimed a Red Bull fine and Sergio Perez grid drop was not “anywhere near enough” of a punishment after the Canadian GP incident.
After Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez took one-two finishes in the opening two races of the season.
Sainz remains without a seat for next season after Ferrari announced the signing of seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton on a multi-year deal for F1 2025.