In reference to his relationship with Max, the Mexican has exposed his feelings regarding the competition in this period that begins. “My confidence (has changed) because without a doubt I know that I have everything to take the next step, I feel more confident in the team, more and more I find my place with Red Bull because without a doubt I have, by far, the most difficult place in Formula One,” said Pérez.
Although the tension was present weeks after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ended, where Verstappen won the two-time championship and “Checo” who was able to achieve second place took third place, after at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo, Brazil the Mexican did not receive support from his teammate.
The relationship was damaged and in the media the statements and positions of the fans were felt and positions have been taken due to the fracture in the team after the only GP in South America. “It’s important to work as a team. Obviously if I see that I don’t receive support when I need it, I won’t give it either,” said the man from Guadalajara during the interview with Fox Sports.
However, “Checo” believes that the work he has done with his team can pay off big for the team, he mentioned in the so-called “defense minister.” “I was with my engineers in December, we had a meeting, we were in the simulator and I think we have a very good idea of what we lacked, where we went wrong and I think that’s important to continue with this progression and I feel very more solid in the team”, he concluded.