Sergio Perez says he is aware of he has “had a horrible season” in 2024 as he appears to show his kind round in entrance of his house crowd on the Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix.
Crimson Bull Racing signed Perez to a brand new two-year contract to cowl 2025 and 2026 after this season’s Monaco Grand Prix, at which level he had 107 factors to his title. Perez has added simply 43 factors throughout the next 11 races and never completed greater than sixth, and he hopes to duplicate his podium finishes from 2021 and 2022 in Mexico to attempt to kickstart a stronger end to the yr.
“I do know I’ve had a horrible season, a really tough one,” Perez mentioned. “It began very well, nevertheless it’s been actually, actually tough. And for me, if I get a powerful outcome, it may possibly positively change my season massively by way of feeling, private emotions. So I’m actually up for it.
“I feel that second will stick with me ceaselessly, having my son up there with me on the rostrum, watching me. It’s one thing that I hope he remembers ceaselessly. If not, I’ll have the image no less than to point out him when he’s older. And people moments, I feel, are those that actually matter to me. And I hope I can repeat that one this weekend.”
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Perez was preventing for a podium lead to Azerbaijan final month earlier than a remaining lap crash with Carlos Sainz took each automobiles out of the race, and he says it might have marked a turning level however he nonetheless can’t get comfy along with his RB20.
“I feel momentum in System 1 is essential — if you simply put the automobile on observe and you realize that every part is working and you’re additional forward of the people who put the automobile on observe and have quite a lot of issues.
“I feel it’s the identical for everybody, however I additionally understand how this sport works and it’s all about your final race. So if I get a very good one right here… I received a very good one in Baku, nevertheless it didn’t work out. If I get a very good one right here, then my season can positively take a U-turn.
“Most necessary is that we’re in a position to really feel comfy with the automobile. In the mean time we’re simply not in a position to unlock the total potential of the automobile. We come to the weekends making an attempt quite a lot of various things, and in order that simply makes the entire grand prix much more tough.”
