Sergio Perez recently opened up about the intense media scrutiny faced by Red Bull drivers, claiming it is harsher than for others on the grid. Let’s dive into what he had to say.
- Perez blamed media scrutiny for the added pressure on Red Bull drivers.
- He highlighted a streak of nine races without a podium finish.
- Despite the pressure, Red Bull extended Perez’s contract after the Monaco Grand Prix.
- Perez believes his future should be judged by his performance at the end of the season.
- He emphasized the importance of focusing on upcoming races to improve his standings.
Sergio Perez believes media scrutiny is harsher for Red Bull drivers compared to others on the grid. He pointed out that while other drivers have rough patches too, it’s not as noticeable because the focus on Red Bull is relentless.
Perez’s recent performance included a nine-race streak without a podium finish. This led to increased pressure and speculation about his future with the team. Despite this, Red Bull showed confidence in him by extending his contract after the Monaco Grand Prix.
The Red Bull team boss, Christian Horner, mentioned that the team cannot rely solely on one driver, bringing attention to Perez’s struggles. However, shortly afterward, it was announced that Perez would continue with the team after the summer break, quelling rumors about immediate changes.
Perez spoke about his upbringing where he faced significant pressure from a young age. According to him, this prepared him for the scrutiny in Formula One. He stated, “I think I was pretty up already with a lot of pressure in my career so it’s no different thing in Formula One. Formula One drivers, we are really used to this sort of pressure.”
With potentially 10 more races to secure his future with Red Bull, Perez expressed that he should be judged based on his standings at the end of the season rather than his mid-season performance. He emphasized the importance of focusing on upcoming races to get his season back on track.
Perez added that, despite the emotions, it’s crucial not to let them affect one’s performance. He said, “You are as good as your last race. So I really working on getting back my season on track, and that’s a main priority.” With a clear focus on the remaining races, Perez is determined to improve his standing and secure his future with Red Bull.
Only time will tell if Perez can turn his season around and prove his worth at Red Bull.
Source: Planetf1
