Red Bull loses half a million followers after departure of Checo Pérez

The organization and the Mexican pilot broke the employment relationship after a complicated 2024

The departure of Czech Perez of Red Bull caused a wave of “unfollow” on the account instagram of the team, within 24 hours of the announcement.

At the time of the announcement, the team had 4 million 755 thousand followers on its X account, but within 24 hours the Red Bulll dropped to 4 million 704 thousand.

But where the massive unfollow was felt most was on Instagram, since they had 13.2 million followers. This Thursday Red Bull Racing It has 12.8 million, which represents a loss of half a million followers.

Users on social networks urged followers of Czech Perez to stop following the Austrian team, in which he spent four years and achieved a runner-up world championship and two constructors’ championships. In addition to being a companion of Max Verstappenwho achieved his four-time championship with Pérez.

“I am incredibly grateful for the last four years with Oracle Red Bull Racing and for the opportunity to race with such an incredible team. Pilot to Red Bull “It has been an unforgettable experience,” he shared. Czech Perez before his departure from Red Bull.

The future of Czech Perezsince most of the seats on the grid are occupied and it is unlikely that he will be able to return to the top category in 2025.

Christian Horner pointed out that Red Bull He tried “everything” to save his career. Sergio Perez in the Formula 1 with the team and believes the Mexican driver will benefit from some time away from the sport.

On Wednesday, Red Bull and Pérez confirmed the departure of the Mexican who will not be with them from 2025. The head of the organization said that the decision was inevitable.

“It was the culmination of things,” Horner told AM850. “Checo started the season very strong, four podiums in five races. It felt like I started where I left off last year.”