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Mark Webber, expiloto din Red bull In Formula 1, he joined the voices that recognize the quality of the Mexican Sergio Perez, about which he emphasized his ability to obtain maximum benefit for tires, besides the fact that she wants to see him up close Max Verstappen to counter Mercedes’ dominance.
The Australian, who lived the stage four times the constructors’ championship and the four titles Sebastian Vettel together with the Austrian team, he considered that Checo would be a great ally of Max, much better than Pierre Gasly and Alexander Albon, before pointing out all its virtues.
“I think it is in a win-win situation, to be honest. I think he’s there to play the best supporting role for Max, I think it will go better than the two previous boys who tried to be Max’s teammates, who are obviously Pierre and Albon, “Webber remarked on the podcast On The Marbles.
Of the Mexican, who harvested only words of recognition because of the return I experienced in Bahrain from 20th to 5th, he pointed out that “He’s extremely experienced and he’s a tire magician.” , who knows how to take the car to the end and “get good podiums”.
“I’m delighted with Checo”
He said it would be vital to see Pérez at a good pace to put pressure on Mercedes and support Max’s development, which he insisted he had seen compete only in recent seasons, with no support to compete. with him. Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, from Mercedes.
“Actually, I’m excited to see how it goes. Yes, he’s advanced in his career, but it was the right time for Red Bull to bring in someone to do those things and will score great points for the team and will go for the constructors’ championship. They need someone to do that, “he added.