Pérez ambitious with Red Bull: “I am ready for this challenge”

At the start of his 11th campaign in Formula 1, Sergio Pérez took a short tour of the Red Bull factory in Milton Keynes (Great Britain) to meet his new boss Christian Horner and try out his new suit for the 2021 season.

The Mexican took the opportunity to declare his affection for the quadruple world champion team between 2010 and 2013. “ Out of all the F1 teams, I thought there was no chance of joining Red Bull because I was never part of their young driver program, specifies the winner of the Sakhir Grand Prix.

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But when the opportunity presented itself, I took it. When I put on my Red Bull sweater or drink one of their cans, I think, "Wow, that's the brand I drive for!" » It's brilliant and difficult to achieve.

I have worked hard for such an opportunity for over 15 years, He continues. I think she came to me at the right time. I am ready for this challenge and I will meet it. 

If we have a car capable of winning the championship, I will make sure that happens. If that's not the case, if the car is able to finish second, I'm not going to finish second. »

Sergio Pérez has already crossed paths with Christian Horner; it was in the GP2 Series, in 2009, in the Arden team (12th). “I drove for him. It's crazy to think that 12 years later we're going to be reunited! I greatly admire, he says, very seriously. He is a fantastic person, and also a great team leader. » An impeccable man.