Mexico City
Mark Webber, expiloto of Red Bull in Formula 1 he joined the voices that recognize the quality of the Mexican Sergio Perez, of whom he emphasized his ability to develop the maximum benefit for the tires, in addition to wanting to see him up close Max Verstappen to counter the dominance of Mercedes.
The Australian, who won the stage of the four-time constructors’ championship and the four titles of Sebastian Vettel with the Austrian team, he felt 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 that it in a win-win situation, to be honest. He’s clearly there to play the best supporting role for Max, I think will do better than the previous two guys they were trying to be Max’s teammates, and that is clearly Pierre and Albon, ”Webber noted in the On The Marbles podcast.
From the Mexican who has harvested only words of recognition because of the comeback I experienced in Bahrain going from 20th to 5th place he pointed that out “He is very experienced and a magician with the tires” , who knows how to bring the car to the end and “get good podiums”.
‘I am enthusiastic about Checo’
He said it will be vital to see Pérez in a good rhythm to pressurize Mercedes and support the development of Max, who he insisted only seen competing for the past few seasons, with no support to go with him. to compete. Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, from Mercedes.
“I’m actually excited to see how he is doing. Yes, he’s well advanced in his career, but it was the right time for Red Bull to hire someone who will do those things and will score great points for the team and goes for the constructors’ championship. They need someone to do that, ” he added.