Sergio Perez says he is not bothered by Daniel Ricciardo’s return to Crimson Bull subsequent season as a 3rd driver, saying the transfer ‘would not change something’ for him on the Method 1 crew.
McLaren terminated Ricciardo’s contract earlier this yr, with the crew unimpressed by a collection of underwhelming drives through the season.
Sergio Perez (pictured) says he is not bothered by Daniel Ricciardo’s return to Crimson Bull subsequent season as a 3rd driver, saying the transfer ‘would not change something’ for him on the F1 crew
The Aussie eight-time grand prix winner searched for an additional drive for subsequent yr, and it was Crimson Bull who gained the race to signal the 33-year-old and introduced him as their ‘third driver’ for the 2023 season late final month
The Aussie eight-time grand prix winner searched for an additional drive for subsequent yr, and it was Crimson Bull who gained the race to signal the 33-year-old and introduced him as their ‘third driver’ for the 2023 season late final month.
Perez signed a brand new two-year contract with Crimson Bull earlier this yr, however having a driver of Ricciardo’s capacity and expertise ready within the wings may need involved the Mexican star – however he insists he’s proud of the end result.
Perez signed a brand new two-year contract with Crimson Bull earlier this yr, however having a driver of Ricciardo’s capacity and expertise ready within the wings may need involved the Mexican star – however he insists he’s proud of the end result
‘I am fairly relaxed,’ Perez advised Sky Sports activities.
‘I imply, we dwell below a whole lot of strain on a regular basis. It would not change something from my aspect, I feel it is an excellent achievement for the crew to have a driver like Daniel and he’ll contribute rather a lot to our crew.
‘He is an excellent man, he is one of many guys that I get on [with] essentially the most within the paddock, so I feel it is simply nice to have Daniel within the crew, and from my aspect would not change something.’
There’s been some hypothesis that the Aussie may substitute Perez as a full-time driver sooner or later after Perez and Verstappen’s working relationship has been shaky at instances all through the 2022 season.
Ricciardo says he is simply completely satisfied to be again on the crew he had a lot success at and is not wanting too far into the long run.
There’s been some hypothesis that the Aussie may substitute Perez (pictured posing for fan pictures) as a full-time driver sooner or later after Perez and Verstappen’s working relationship has been shaky at instances all through the 2022 season
‘The smile says all of it, I am really excited to be coming again dwelling to Oracle Crimson Bull Racing as their Third Driver in 2023,’ he mentioned after the affirmation was made public.
‘I have already got so many fond reminiscences of my time right here, however the welcome from Christian, Dr Marko and your entire crew is one thing I am sincerely appreciative of.
‘For me personally, the flexibility to contribute to and be surrounded by the perfect crew in F1 is vastly interesting, while additionally giving me a while to recharge and refocus.
‘I am unable to wait to be with the crew and help with simulator work, testing periods and business actions. Let’s go!’
