Reports claimed that Red Bull driver Sergio Perez may announce his retirement at the Mexican GP; watch the complete United States GP weekend stay on Sky Sports F1, with qualifying on Friday at 10pm , the Sprint on Saturday at 11pm, after which the Grand Prix at 8pm on Sunday
Last Updated: 19/10/23 11:46pm
Sergio Perez says he is not bothered by rumours he’ll lose his seat at Red Bull and is 100 per cent assured he’s staying
Sergio Perez says he is not bothered by rumours he’ll lose his seat at Red Bull and is 100 per cent assured he’s staying
Sergio Perez says he has been “laughing” at rumours suggesting he may announce his retirement from Formula 1 at subsequent weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix, and insists he’s “100 per cent” certain of remaining with Red Bull subsequent season.
Following the most recent disappointing efficiency – at the Qatar Grand Prix – of what has been a vastly disappointing marketing campaign for Perez, a report claimed the 33-year-old may announce the top of his profession at his house race.
Perez is contracted to Red Bull till the top of the 2024 season, however his world champion team-mate Max Verstappen’s whole domination over him has resulted in hypothesis over whether or not the staff may choose to switch him at an earlier date.
“I also read that,” Perez mentioned of the report, forward of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
“I’m simply laughing at it. There’s nothing I can do. I’m totally centered on the job.
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“That actually sums up my season. A man says one thing about me, then abruptly it turns into true.
“But I have a contract for next year, and no reason to not complete that contract. I’m going to give my very best to it, I’ve done a commitment.”
Asked about his degree of certainty at remaining with the staff subsequent season, Perez mentioned he was “100 per cent” assured of being retained, citing conversations with staff principal Christian Horner and Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko.
“I have a contract, and the conversations with the team as well,” he added. “There is no reason for me not to fulfil that contract.”
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After making a powerful begin to the season wherein he shared two wins apiece with Verstappen within the opening 4 races, Perez has fallen 209 factors again from his team-mate, a margin which implies the Dutchman has sealed his third successive drivers’ title with 5 rounds to spare.
Perez admits his deficit to his team-mate has been difficult to take care of however insists he has not even thought-about retiring.
“It is difficult, of course. It’s not ideal when you go through a difficult patch in your career,” Perez mentioned.
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“But I just love the challenge of getting back at it.
“The best factor can be to simply stroll out of it, however that is not me, that is not who I’m, and I can’t surrender.
“I have zero doubts that I will be back to my best level, and that is my only target I have in mind.
“I don’t even take into consideration retirement or something like that, as a result of that is simply the straightforward route.”
Perez also said that his current contract with Red Bull would not be his last in F1, but refused to confirm his openness to driving for another team.
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“I’m not considering on that (driving for an additional staff), however I’m simply having fun with it at the second,” he said.
“I’m loving the problem of getting again out of it. I’m 33, I feel I’ve bought some good years forward of me, so I feel as an athlete you wish to maximise your profession. That to me is essential, and that is my focus.
“I’m with Red Bull and I want to stay with Red Bull, but obviously it has to work out for both sides.”
When to look at the US GP and F1 Academy finale stay solely on Sky Sports F1
Friday October 20
- 2.15pm: F1 Academy Practice One
- 6pm: US GP Practice One (Session begins 6.30pm)
- 7.55pm: F1 Academy Practice Two
- 9pm: US GP Qualifying build-up
- 10pm: US GP Qualifying (additionally on Sky Sports Main Event)
- 11.30pm: F1 Academy Qualifying
- (Saturday) 12.30am: Ted’s Qualifying Notebook
Saturday October 21
- 3.30pm: F1 Academy Race One
- 6pm: US GP Sprint Shootout build-up
- 6:30pm: US GP Sprint Shootout
- 9.15pm: F1 Academy Race Two
- 10pm: US GP Sprint build-up
- 11pm: US GP SPRINT (additionally on Sky Sports Main Event)
- (Sunday) 12.30am: Ted’s Sprint Notebook
Sunday October 22
- 3.30pm: F1 Academy Race Three
- 6.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: US GP build-up
- 8pm: THE UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX (additionally on Sky Sports Main Event)
- 10pm: Chequered Flag: US GP response
- 11pm: Ted’s Notebook
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