Red Bull’s Sergio Perez says he wouldn’t be racing in Formula One if he didn’t think he could beat his teammate and the reigning world champion Max Verstappen in a straight fight.
After racing for midfield teams for ten years, Perez joined front runners Red Bull in 2021 and was partnered with Verstappen in a car capable of winning the title.
By his own admission, the Mexican struggled to get the most from last year’s car and finished the season in fourth place in the drivers’ standings, 205.5 points off Verstappen.
On several occasions, such as the Turkish Grand Prix or the season finale in Abu Dhabi, Perez played a support role for Verstappen in his title fight against Lewis Hamilton, but says his experiences in 2021 have not taken his eye off his ultimate goal of becoming champion.
“That’s what I’m here for — I prepare myself to be a world champion,” Perez told ESPN in an exclusive interview. “I really hope that I can have a good car this season to be able to fight for it.”
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