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 dwelling 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 increased than sixth, and he hopes to copy his podium finishes from 2021 and 2022 in Mexico to try to kickstart a stronger end to the yr.
“I do know I’ve had a horrible season, a really troublesome one,” Perez mentioned. “It began rather well, but it surely’s been actually, actually troublesome. And for me, if I get a powerful end result, it could possibly undoubtedly 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 at the very least 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.”
Perez was preventing for a podium lead to Azerbaijan final month earlier than a last 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 together with his RB20.
“I feel momentum in System 1 is essential — whenever you simply put the automobile on monitor and you already know that all the pieces is working and you might be additional forward of the those who put the automobile on monitor and have a variety 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 great one right here… I bought a great one in Baku, but it surely didn’t work out. If I get a great one right here, then my season can undoubtedly take a U-turn.
“Most essential is that we’re capable of really feel comfy with the automobile. In the meanwhile we’re simply not capable of unlock the total potential of the automobile. We come to the weekends attempting a variety of various things, and in order that simply makes the entire grand prix much more troublesome.”
