Journalist reveals stunning F1 rumour that could shake up grid

Things could be set to go from bad to worse for Red Bull.In the days after the F1 sensationally axed Daniel Ricciardo for the remainder of the 2024 season, a damning rumour surrounding another driver has been floated.As the grid enjoys multiple weeks off ahead of the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, Red Bull have found themselves facing a brutal reality.Sergio Perez has been on the hot seat throughout the season as he struggles to deliver consistent results, now his career could be coming to an early end.Formula 1 journalist Joe Saward delivered the bombshell report as he declared the 34-year-old driver and the team had “worked out a plan” to announce his departure following the Mexican Grand Prix at the end of October.“One interesting rumour in Singapore was that Perez and Red Bull have worked out a plan that will see him announce his retirement in Mexico, giving him a more gentle exit than being fired and will be less painful for Red Bull sales in the Americas,” Saward wrote.“This would give Red Bull the chance to shop around for a new driver in 2025.“Despite its expensive young driver programmes, Red Bull does not have someone ready to step up alongside Max Verstappen.”