Sergio Perez has been making his commerce with Pink Bull since 2021.
Sergio Perez (through IMAGO)
Bernie Collins who has beforehand labored with Sergio Perez, at Drive India and Racing Level, believes that the latter has actually put in a number of effort whereas driving for Pink Bull. Perez had run out of his contract in the direction of the tip of 2020, nonetheless, when he claimed the win in Sakhir after beginning at P20, Pink Bull provided him a seat.
The Mexican is the longest-standing teammate of Max Verstappen. Whether or not it was Daniel Ricciardo, Pierre Gasly, or Alex Albon, all of them parted methods with Pink Bull after a brief interval. Sergio Perez is at the moment the second-fastest driver on the 2024 F1 grid.
Whereas speaking about what technique Perez has utilized to maintain up with the Dutchman this yr, Bernie Collins had the next to say.
So I believe he’s simply pondering, ‘I simply must [go] all weapons blazing and never fear a lot about it’. I nearly surprise if the second that they begin to reduce that again, can they carry out on something close to the identical degree? Like, the second they begin to fear about not crashing the automobile or no matter, do they lose an excessive amount of? There have been occasions final yr when efficiency wasn’t adequate in qualifying. He’s actually pushed. He’s actually, actually pushed.Bernie Collins mentioned on Quick and Curious Podcast
Just lately, there have been a number of questions raised about Perez’s potential. Nevertheless, regardless of all of the noise, he’s very composed. He has entered this season with the only real aim of solely specializing in his efficiency. He genuinely feels that if he takes care of his on-track performances, the remaining will fall proper into place by itself.
Sergio Perez quotes Carlos Sainz whereas speaking about Pink Bull’s enhancements
Just lately, Sergio Perez jokingly referenced Carlos Sainz‘s well-known radio message from 2022, whereas he mentioned the enhancements he and Pink Bull have revamped the winter break. Sadly, regardless of being the second-fastest driver on the grid final season, the 34-year-old had a rollercoaster journey.
Sergio Perez was solely capable of rating 285 factors compared to Verstappen’s 575.
Like Carlos [Sainz] would say, we stopped inventing. We have been enjoying round with the automobile far an excessive amount of and simply going by it and I believe now we've got a significantly better base. We're so much happier, and the weekends simply progress.Sergio Perez advised: Formula1
This season, Sergio Perez is off to a greater begin and has to carry out persistently to maintain his Pink Bull seat. The crew has given him until summer time break, and to date he has managed to maintain the crew on his aspect. There are nonetheless 20 races remaining within the ongoing 2024 F1 calendar.
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