There are several types of number two drivers for a team Formula 1. Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez would not hesitate to be a Nico Rosberg, Red bull she would be content to be like Valtteri Bottas and no one wanted to be like him Alex Albon.
For starters, it should be clear that while the Mexican is not sitting down, he does not want to be the second midfielder of the team based in Milton Keynes, it is a fact that the bet of Christian Horner and the company is the almost wild talent of Max Verstappen.
And not bad, Checo was hired to be a teammate close to Verstappen and who gets the points that make the Red Bull defeat Mercedes in the constructors’ championship.
A mature runner who will have no problem making individual profit conditioned by achieving the team’s goals.
But if on the way to do his job, without stopping Max, Checo manages to be equal over the Dutch in the standings, it is a fact that he will fight for the title.
Anyway, Checo’s job is to be as close to Max as possible, as long as he can be in front, welcome.
It is too early to predict what kind of role Pérez will play, he has just competed in a Grand Prix and his teammate is for many the most talented driver in F1. The role of a second pilot is also directly related to the performance of number one. But we can present some options and examples.
Types of pilots number of
“Sancho Canvas for Disgust”
This teammate is a number two pilot who does not like to be on a secondary plane, who has no doubt to say “I’m not from pilot one”, but his level does not give more than to be the faithful squire who helps fully in this team achieves its goals. Sancho del Quijote is one step behind Rocinante, but he hates to be.
Example: Valtteri Bottas
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The Mexican manages to make a maneuver that left the Dutchman speechless.
“Robin of Batman” hand
This is good, very good at all. Good at speed, consistency and pace. He knows his role and fulfills it with a smile. His “goodness” is such that he will allow himself to pass whenever asked. Aware that Batman has his first film credit and lives happily as a supporting actor.
Example: Rubens Barrichello
The “No more Mr. Nice Guy”
This seemed to me a good friend, a lifelong colleague who seemed commanded to do to protect and help the “star” to win all the titles, but one day he decides that he will not give up a position again. and based on the speed and brave folly the title from his partner. The friendship ends, but another champion is born.
Example: Nico Rosberg in 2016
“Fredo Corleone”
The one who comes from the family, who claims the right to occupy a place in it, but does not work at the right time. Instead of helping, their actions affect the entire organization. Eventually he is asked to go fishing and leave someone else’s job.
Example: Alex Albon in 2020
Michael Corleone
A “kill them in silence,” a man with mold. He looks like a good boy, but little by little he shows that he weighs as much or more than number one. He will not hesitate to take the position of main driver if the holder is careless. You can do this even without falling into internal friction. The difference with Mr. Nice Guy is that he doesn’t even like the one he fired.
Example: Charles Leclerc in 2019