Sergio Pérez: “I’m not here to be loved by everyone”

What will people say, Sergio Pérez says he doesn't care. New recruit at McLaren this year, the Mexican driver is having a complicated first half of the season to say the least... and for good reason: he currently has fewer points (12 after 7 races, Editor's note) than last year at the same time, when he was at the wheel of a modest Sauber. On the other hand, he had to endure a lot of reviews from other drivers and commentators following his conduct deemed too aggressive in the race.

“I feel frustrated”, concedes the one who had done of the world champion title this season his objective. “I feel like my performance at McLaren is good. I receive full support from my team; as a pilot it is very important to be able to count on this. » Regarding the criticism, the Mexican turns a deaf ear. “ Everyone has their own opinion, I'm not here to be loved by everyone. I am in Formula 1 to fight for my team and if that’s the cause of these criticisms then I don’t care”. As for the blatant lack of performance displayed by the Woking firm, the problem comes from the wind tunnel, explains the Mexican. “In terms of aerodynamics we get less than we expected. We have a problem with the wind tunnel, which is telling us something very different from the reality on the track. It?s very difficult to work in this way?