Dietrich Mateschitz, owner of the team Red Bull, He said he was unfamiliar with the companies that support Mexican pilot Sergio Pérez and stressed that he had no influence on the decision to end his relationship with him after this year. Racing Point.
“I don’t even know who he has. It didn’t matter. If he brings sponsors, it’s welcome because it’s not a dowry, it’s 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 that’s how they chose Pérez thanks to what he did in this. 2020.
“Pérez is one of the best in terms of performance and he has never had a chance in a car like ours. He deserved this opportunity. Our goal was to take second place as best we could, based solely on performance, ”he said, ruling out that this was due to the sponsors that the Guadalajara has.
Czech Perez He has signed a one-year contract with Red Bull and, depending on his performance next season, the Mexican may extend his tenure.
The fact is, you don’t have to worry.