Sergio Pérez did not join the Red Bull team because of his sponsors, as recognized by Dietrich Mateschitz, owner of the team
The owner of the team Red Bull Dietrich Mateschitz He said he did not know the companies that support the pilot Sergio Pérez and stressed that he had no influence on the decision to hire him.
“I don’t even know who he’s got. It didn’t matter. If he brings sponsors he’s welcome because it’s not a dowry for a cabin, it’s 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, so they chose Sergio Pérez and pointed out that the Mexican’s sponsors had no influence on his arrival.
In an interview with Speedweek, Mateschitz emphasized the qualities of El ‘Checo’ and felt that after his good performance with Racing Point in the 2020 campaign, the Guadalajara man deserved to reach a team that has a chance fight for the world title.
“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 get the best possible second place, based solely on performance, ”he said.
‘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.