Red Bull Technical Advisor Helmut Marko has delivered some unsettling news for the team despite Max Verstappen‘s championship win. Verstappen finished P5 at the Las Vegas GP but now leads by 64 points, which makes him the champion.

Helmut Marko has claimed that the employees of the Milton-Keynes-based team will not be getting bonuses after the season. Employees are known to receive incentives if they win the constructors’ championship. With Red Bull standing third in the title race, chances look slim for the squad this year.

Marko has praised Max Verstappen for his stupendous run this season but appeared disappointed towards Sergio Perez. Perez, who has not won a single race this season, trails the Dutchman by over 200 points in the championship.

We have to have two drivers who finish in the points. Max is more than 200 points ahead of Sergio. For now, the main thing was to win the championship for Max, but for our employees, it is a disappointment because they will not receive their bonuses, as they depend on our position in the constructors’ championship.

Helmut Marko told DAZN.

Sergio Perez‘ dismal efforts have cost the team heavily in the constructors’ championship against Ferrari and McLaren. As the celebratios now go underway for Verstappen, a concern looms for the Mexican regarding his future.

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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has shared his thoughts on the constructors’ title chase amidst Max Verstappen’s triumph. The Milton-Keynes-based team stands third in the title race, trailing by 49 points to the leader, McLaren.

Sergio Perez and Christian Horner (via IMAGO)

We have a mountain to climb in the constructors, but we will never give up. We need Checo to get up there in the points.

Christian Horner said after the Las Vegas GP.

Sergio Perez finished P10 at the Las Vegas GP after getting knocked out in Q1 for the sixth time this season. His woes have been never-ending, which has led Christian Horner to demand performances from the former.

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There was much talk and criticism of Perez when he signed a contract extension until 2026 with Red Bull. He has not been able to meet any of the performance requirements of his contract so far. As Formula 1 heads into the final rounds of 2024, the Mexican must win and secure podiums to retain his seat.