Sergio Pérez has not joined the Red Bull team because of its sponsors, according to Dietrich Mateschitz, owner of the team
Team owner Red Bull Dietrich Mateschitz He said he did not know the companies that support the pilot Sergio Pérez and stressed that he did not influence the decision to hire him.
“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 cabin, but a bonus for the team,” he said.
On the other hand, he revealed that the team needed two strong drivers to compete for the championship, which is why they chose Sergio Pérez and stressed that the Mexican’s sponsors did not influence his arrival.
In an interview with Speedweek, Mateschitz highlighted the qualities of El ‘Checo’ and considered that the man from Guadalajara, after his good performances with Racing Point in the 2020 campaign, deserves to reach a team that has a chance to fight for the world title.
“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 take second place as best we could, relying exclusively on performance, “he said.
Perez “Czech” He signed a one-year contract with Red Bull and, depending on his performance next season, the Mexican could extend his term.