Dietrich Mateschitz, the owner of the team Red bull, He said he did not know the companies that support Mexican pilot Sergio Pérez and stressed that he did not influence the decision to hire him later this year. Racing point.
“I don’t even know who he has. That didn’t make a difference. If he brings sponsors with him, he’s welcome, because it’s not a dowry for a stand, but a bonus for the team,” he said in an interview with Speedweek.
He even explained that the team needed two strong drivers to compete for the championship and so they chose Pérez because of what he did in this 2020.
“Pérez is one of the best in terms of performance and has never had a chance in a car like ours. It was worth the opportunity. Our goal was to finish second as best as possible, based exclusively on performance, “he said, ruling out that it was due to Guadalajara’s sponsors.
Czech Perez He signed a one-year contract with Red Bull and, depending on his performance next season, the Mexican could extend his term.
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