“Everybody’s happy with him at the team,” Christian Horner optimistic about Sergio Perez’s future with Red Bull
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Christian Horner and Sergio Perez
Christian Horner signed Sergio Perez when the Mexican ran out of contract with racing point even after registering his first win of the season and having an incredible season. But, racing point at that point made its intentions clear of choosing Sebastian Vettel over Perez. Since one set was already occupied by team owner Lawrence Stroll’s son, Lance Stroll, it looked like Sergio Perez might be on his way out of Formula 1.
But Christian Horner, the smooth operator he is, understood the kind of talent the Mexican possessed and will be a terrific addition to the team. But we all have seen in the past with Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon that how hard it is to go wheel to wheel with Max Verstappen. But Sergio Perez in his first season showed how equipped he was to play the perfect team mate for Red Bull’s star driver, Max Verstappen.
Sergio Perez had a huge role to play in Max Verstappen winning the world championship. The Mexican defended like a lion to bring Max Verstappen back into the race in Abu Dhabi which he ultimately went on to win. Christian Horner was highly impressed with his performances and more than happy to renew his contract at the end of the season. We can all safely say that Sergio Perez deserved the renewal.
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Christian Horner believes that Sergio Perez will be retained if he continues to produce the results
We have seen a different version of Sergio Perez this year around where he his not just a team mate of Max Verstappen. Christian Horner is optimistic about his future if he continues to produce such performances. He said, “I think around the summer break will be the obvious time.”
“So that’s about halfway through the season and we’ll have plenty of races by then. He’s doing a great job.…”
“Everybody’s happy with him at the team. If you had to make a decision today, of course it would be that we would want to extend. So as long as he keeps doing what he’s doing, it will be a no-brainer.’’
Sergio Perez can be very crucial in Red Bull’s charge to win the constructor’s championship. The Mexican has nothing but spectacular and Christian Horner would expect more of the same.
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