Popular F1 driver facing axe BEFORE the end of the season as team chief says ‘difficult decisions have to be made’ [Video]

FORMULA ONE star Sergio Perez is at risk of losing his spot on the grid after a disastrous home Grand Prix.

The 34-year-old was out to end his six-month podium drought in Mexico but came 17th.

Sergio Perez is in danger of losing his spot on the gridCredit: Rex

The driver came closer to crashing into his possible replacementCredit: Getty

Perez’s Red Bull car struggled with braking problems, with reports suggesting that his poor year could see him axed in the final four races of the season.

Asked about Checo’s future, team principal Christian Horner said: “Look, it’s a performance based business. There comes a point in time that difficult decisions have to be made.”

His comments come after chief Helmut Marko added: “The hoped for upturn that we all expected has unfortunately not materialised.

“Perez may have a contract, but F1 is a meritocracy. If the performance is not right, even contracts are useless.”

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