In the world of Formula 1 they are aware of what will happen with the future of Sergio “Checo” Pérez who has not yet decided whether to continue or leave Red Bull for next season. However, many have dared to show his position in favor of the Mexican remaining with the Austrians.
One of them is the F1 specialist, Martin Brundle, who recently explained the reasons why he considers that Sergio “Checo” Pérez He should continue to be the second driver of the energy drink team for the coming season.
“It doesn’t really bother Max (Verstappen). The Mexican is fast enough to keep him on his toes, but not enough to annoy him. “He is the perfect driver in that seat right now.”commented Martin Brundle during the most recent edition of his podcast for the British network Sky Sports.
Additionally, the F1 expert also considers that the presence of the Mexican in the Austrian team provides him with many commercial benefits beyond the sporting quality that the 34-year-old driver has, who will end his current contract after the close of this season. .
“I think that commercially it is very useful for the Red Bull team to have “Checo” Pérez in the car. “He has a lot of experience and doesn’t hit the wall much.”continued in his analysis of the reasons why the man from Guadalajara continues to be the best option for the Austrian team.
The good results of Sergio “Checo” Pérez at the beginning of the 2024 season also work in his favor for the driver who has achieved three second places in the first four races of the calendar, including a fifth place in Australia where his teammate had to remove from the test.
“He didn’t win the Australian Grand Prix when Max’s car failed, which is what Red Bull wanted him to do, but it’s very clear that he feels more and more comfortable in the car and with himself. He is driving very well”noted Martin Brundle about “Checo” Pérez.
“There is a reason why Checo has been in that car for so long, and it is because it suits Red Bull and what they need at the moment. And I don’t think that’s particularly changed, unless they think there’s someone else who should take advantage of the opportunity.”Brundle closed.
The Mexican recently acknowledged that he hopes to soon be able to define his situation with the Austrian team from where they have indicated that for now they are in no rush to define the future of the Mexican who has the priority to remain as Max Verstappen’s teammate.
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