Sergio Pérez: “When you come to McLaren, it’s for the title”

It?s on board a luxurious McLaren MP4-12C convertible that it has arrived. Sergio Pérez, decked out in his new uniform in McLaren colors, was in Woking on Wednesday for his very first day of work with his new team. For the former Sauber driver, “it’s a dream come true”. “As soon as you walk through these doors, when you see these great cars and all the history that comes out of here, you immediately feel good. It’s a dream come true to be able to drive for this team”, described Sergio Pérez at the microphone of the British channel Sky Sports News.

He had announced it at the beginning of December, he reiterated it today. Sergio Pérez hopes to join the list of world champion drivers aboard a McLaren, from his first season with the British. “I'm here to give everything I can, to do my best in every race, inside and outside the car; to work with this big family that is McLaren. When you arrive at McLaren, winning the title must be your objective, otherwise you should not join this team. Everyone here works for this goal, and I come here to do the same. »

As for his experienced teammate, Jenson Button, Sergio Pérez does not intend to play second fiddle. ?It?s guaranteed that it will be fast and competitive. I will have to make my own way, but I think I will be able to work with Jenson. I have a lot to learn from him, but at the same time I want to beat her. »