Formula 1: Sergio Perez wants a contract extension at Red Bull: Sergio Perez has told Red Bull that he would like to sign a longer deal with them. This comes after Max Verstappen’s new mega bumper deal which sees him with Red Bull till 2028. Max won his maiden Formula 1 title last year in December and signed the deal earlier this month. Follow Formula 1 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Sergio Perez said, “I have a contract for this season and it’s just starting. I think we’re very happy. I’m very happy with the team and how we did this season. Let’s see how soon we talk about the new contract again.”
Formula 1: After Max Verstappen’s BUMPER new contract, Sergio Perez wants contract extension at Red Bull
“Without a doubt, I would like something longer. I’m looking for a little more stability. In terms of knowing and being able to plan more with a team.”
Perez moved to Red Bull before the start of the 2021 season. He impressed everyone with his driving skills at Sauber, McLaren, Force India, and Racing Point. The Mexican won his first Grand Prix for Red Bull last year in Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, he had four podium finishes for the Milton- Keyes team.
Formula 1: After Max Verstappen’s BUMPER new contract, Sergio Perez wants contract extension at Red Bull
CHECO WINS IN BAKU!
It’s his first victory for Red Bull, and only the second of his career!
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— Formula 1 (@F1) June 6, 2021
At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year, Perez produced a magnificent performance as he held off Lewis Hamilton. The Brit driver tried his best to pass Perez but couldn’t do so. However, it helped Verstappen massively as he won his maiden F1 title.
The Mexican had first signed a one-year contract with Red Bull. But, looking at his performances the deal was extended for another year. Meanwhile, the Mexican wants to commit his future to Red Bull for much longer.
Formula 1: After Max Verstappen’s BUMPER new contract, Sergio Perez wants contract extension at Red Bull
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Formula 1: Perez on Verstappen and 2022 season
Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year called Perez a ‘Legend’. Checo played a big hand in Verstappen’s maiden title win. The Dutch driver will earn £40million per year until 2028.
Formula 1: After Max Verstappen’s BUMPER new contract, Sergio Perez wants contract extension at Red Bull
Sergio said that his teammate’s new deal is ‘well, well deserved’. The Mexican himself finished fourth in the Drivers’ Championship as Valtteri Bottas claimed third. He is confident that his team will have a successful 2022 season.
He further added, “I think we got a good baseline. I definitely think we have good potential. It’s obviously very early days. I really hope that we are able to make a good step come Bahrain.”
“I hope we will just keep progressing from all the information that we gathered from here. I think it’s a progression throughout the year. It’s important just to keep making steps. Keep making progress and keep learning from my driving.”
Formula 1: After Max Verstappen’s BUMPER new contract, Sergio Perez wants contract extension at Red Bull
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