Sep.24 (GMM) Sergio Perez has hit reverse gear on swirling rumours about his future in Components 1.
With Daniel Ricciardo anticipated to be dropped from the lineup of the junior staff RB with quick impact, a brand new hearsay about Perez on the most important Crimson Bull Racing outfit additionally did the rounds in Singapore.
“That is the primary time I’ve heard of this,” Crimson Bull F1 advisor Dr Helmut Marko smiled when requested in regards to the hearsay that Perez, 34, may retire from F1 on the finish of the 2024 season.
“However his spouse is anticipating their fourth baby,” Marko mused to Kleine Zeitung newspaper. “An fascinating various.”
Nevertheless, the Mexican driver says he’s going nowhere.
“It’s a tricky calendar, 24 races a yr, however I shall be in Components 1 for at the least one other two years,” Perez advised the Spanish sports activities every day Marca.
“I don’t assume I shall be right here for a really very long time. My contract is for 2 years, which is a very long time in Components 1, however I do know the top is getting nearer.
“I like Fernando Alonso and what he does at his age (43), however I don’t assume I’ll race for so long as he has. It’s not that I don’t prefer it, it’s that I’ve young children and I wish to spend far more time with them.”
It’s believed Perez really already has 4 kids – all of them beneath 7 years of age.
When requested about retirement, Perez admitted: “I’ve been interested by it for the final six months, but it surely took me three seconds to make the choice.
“Ultimately, after so a few years, it could have been the simplest step to take – to stroll away and sort of hand over. However I might by no means have forgiven myself if I had finished that.
“It’s been a tricky yr. It was robust to have a automotive with some limitations and never be capable to say something as a result of your teammate was successful. Max (Verstappen) was driving very well and the hole between us was getting greater each time.”
That hole is now closing, as Crimson Bull’s automotive dealing with issues grew to become ever extra apparent, and Perez insists he doesn’t wish to be pushed away from the grid.
“I wish to retire after I determine, not when somebody tells me,” he confirms. “That’s my most important aim – to determine my future myself.
“Ultimately, folks overlook in regards to the contract. I simply signed the contract. Individuals discuss lots about every little thing, however I wasn’t apprehensive as a result of I knew the state of affairs.”
