Sergio Perez says he is aware of he has “had a horrible season” in 2024 as he seems to be to show his type round in entrance of his dwelling crowd on the Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix.
Crimson Bull Racing signed Perez to a brand new two-year contract to cowl 2025 and 2026 after this season’s Monaco Grand Prix, at which level he had 107 factors to his title. Perez has added simply 43 factors throughout the next 11 races and never completed increased than sixth, and he hopes to copy his podium finishes from 2021 and 2022 in Mexico to attempt to kickstart a stronger end to the 12 months.
“I do know I’ve had a horrible season, a really tough one,” Perez stated. “It began rather well, nevertheless it’s been actually, actually tough. And for me, if I get a robust end result, it might undoubtedly change my season massively when it comes to feeling, private emotions. So I’m actually up for it.
“I feel that second will stick with me ceaselessly, having my son up there with me on the rostrum, watching me. It’s one thing that I hope he remembers ceaselessly. If not, I’ll have the image a minimum of to indicate him when he’s older. And people moments, I feel, are those that basically matter to me. And I hope I can repeat that one this weekend.”
Perez was preventing for a podium lead to Azerbaijan final month earlier than a closing lap crash with Carlos Sainz took each vehicles out of the race, and he says it may have marked a turning level however he nonetheless can’t get comfy together with his RB20.
“I feel momentum in Components 1 is essential — while you simply put the automotive on monitor and you recognize that every thing is working and you’re additional forward of the those that put the automotive on monitor and have lots of issues.
“I feel it’s the identical for everybody, however I additionally know the way this sport works and it’s all about your final race. So if I get a very good one right here… I acquired a very good one in Baku, nevertheless it didn’t work out. If I get a very good one right here, then my season can undoubtedly take a U-turn.
“Most essential is that we’re in a position to really feel comfy with the automotive. In the mean time we’re simply not in a position to unlock the total potential of the automotive. We come to the weekends making an attempt lots of various things, and in order that simply makes the entire grand prix much more tough.”
