There are different types of number two drivers for a team of formula 1Sergio “Checo” Pérez wouldn’t hesitate to get one Nico Rosberg Red Bull would settle for him as Valtteri Bottas and no one wanted him to be like that Alex Albon
To begin with, it should be clear that while the Mexican is not going to sit down, he does not want to be the second midfielder of the Milton Keynes squad, the fact is that the commitment of Christian Horner and company is Max Verstappen’s almost wild talent.
And it’s not bad, Checo was hired to be a teammate close to Verstappen who gets the points that beat Red Bull Mercedes in the constructors’ championship.
A mature runner who will have no problem making individual gains dependent on the achievement of team goals.
But if Checo manages to be right above the Dutch in the standings on his way to work, without hindering Max, the fact is that he will fight for the title.
Be that as it may, Checo’s job is to be as close to Max as possible, as long as he can be up front, welcome.
It is too early to predict what role Pérez will have, he has barely driven a Grand Prix and his teammate is considered by many to be the most talented driver in F1. The role of a second driver is also directly linked to the performance of the number one. But we can present some options and examples.
Types of pilots number
The “Sancho Panza to Disgust”
This teammate is a number two pilot who does not like to be on a secondary plane, who has no qualms about saying ‘I am not from pilot one’, but his level is no more than the faithful squire who fully assists in that the team achieves its goals. It’s the Sancho del Quijote that is a step behind Rocinante, but it hates to be that.
Ejemplo: Valtteri Bottas
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The Mexican manages to make a maneuver that left the Dutch speechless.
Hand “Robin the Batman”
This is good, very good at everything. Good in speed, consistency and rhythm. He knows what his role is and fulfills it with a smile. His “goodness” is such that he will let himself pass when asked. Aware that Batman has the first film credit and lives happily as a supporting actor.
Example: Rubens Barrichello
El “No more Mr. Nice Guy”
This seemed like a good friend, a lifelong colleague who seemed to be doing to protect the “star” and help him win all the titles, but one day he decides he will not give up a position again and based on speed and guts . the title of his partner. Friendship ends, but another champion is born.
Example: Nico Rosberg in 2016
The “Fredo Corleone”
The person who comes from the family, who claims his right to occupy a seat in it, but does not work at the right time. Rather than helping, their actions harm the entire organization. Eventually he is asked to go fishing and leave the work to someone else.
Example: Alex Albon in 2020
The “Michael Corleone”
A “kill them by being silent,” a musty man. He seems 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 chief driver if the seated person is careless. You can even do it without falling into internal friction. The difference with the Mr. Nice Guy is that he doesn’t even like the one he took out of his chair.
Example: Charles Leclerc in 2019