If there is someone who knows very well the level of demand that exists within and around the Red Bull team, it is Sergio “Checo” Pérez. The Mexican recently spoke about the pressure that comes with running on the energy drink team.one of the most dominant in motorsports in recent years.
Last season, the one from Guadalajara was left with the first runner-up of his career, but this did not prevent him from receiving all kinds of questions and criticism for his performance, which was affected by various ups and downs throughout the campaign in which he achieved only two. victories.
However, Sergio “Checo” Pérez has shown that he knows how to deal with that pressure very well.. In 2024, the Mexican has started the F1 season very well with second place in the first two tests. Results that respond to the demands that exist at Red Bull.
“There is always pressure in F1, it is something inherent to competing at the elite level. You always have to perform in all conditions and in all races, that is normal. But at Red Bull it is different. There is a reason why many have not survived here.commented the man from Guadalajara on the Beyond The Grid podcast.
“The pressure is greater on this team. “At Red Bull it demands a different performance from the rest of the teams.”added the Mexican who is in the last year of his current contract with the Austrian team and seeks to demonstrate this season that he deserves to continue being the teammate of Max Verstappen.
“Checo” Pérez, at 34 years old and after having gone through other Formula 1 teams such as Sauber, McLaren, Force India and Racing Point, knows very well the difference between Red Bull and the rest of the teams, as well as He is also aware that he is always in the spotlight.
“Outside noise will always be there and there is nothing you can do about it, but it is very important to be able to make sure that you are able to abstract it”said the Mexican, who was the protagonist of different rumors throughout last season about the possibility of his departure from Red Bull.
In 2024, the Mexican is giving a demonstration of his ability to not absorb negative comments and this was evident with his good performances in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia where, beyond achieving second place, he showed off his skills behind the wheel of the RB20. .
With this weekend of rest, Sergio “Checo” Pérez and Red Bull are preparing to resume action next Sunday with the Australian Grand Prix where the Mexican will seek to maintain his good level and continue fighting the three-time world champion of the F1 and his partner, Max Verstappen.
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