Sergio Pérez could have joined Ferrari

Having passed through the Ferrari Driver Academy, Mexican Sergio Pérez indicated on the sidelines of the Belgian Grand Prix that he had been close to driving for Scuderia Ferrari.

Published on 20/08/2015 à 16:52

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After two seasons full of promise at Sauber in 2011 and 2012, with three podiums during his second campaign within the team.Hinwil, the rating of the Mexican Sergio Pérez was quite high in the paddock F1.

So much so that the native of Guadalajara could have evolved on behalf of Ferrari in 2014. " At that time, Stefano Domenicali (former Team Principal of Scuderia Ferrari. Editor’s note), told me that I had to stay for another season and then go to Ferrari. But the opportunity McLaren introduced herself. » admits Pérez in the Spa paddock.

A choice which will not be crowned with success, Woking finally parting ways with the Mexican after a single season. “At that time, McLaren were winning, and they were definitely a team to be in, but it turned out not to be. It tarnished my reputation because when a big team thanks you after a season, it damages your image. »

Now a resident of the Force India team, Pérez also believes that he has not damaged his chances of returning to a big team if his results become convincing again.