In 2023, Sergio Perez did not perform entirely optimally. The Mexican was wrecked by his teammate Max Verstappen, and he also suffered the most damage to his car during the Formula 1 season apart from Logan Sargeant. There were many rumours that another driver would drive alongside Verstappen in Checo's place. Daniel Ricciardo was one of the drivers mentioned as a replacement for the six-time race winner, but Australian Formula One legend Alan Jones thinks it may be too late for that move.