Sergio Perez, the Mexican driver for Red Bull Racing, expressed his support for Christian Horner, the team principal, in light of recent comments made by Jos Verstappen. Verstappen’s remarks suggested that there may be discord within the team. However, Perez believes that Red Bull’s strong performance in the first race of the season demonstrates that any off-track issues have not affected their focus. He emphasized that the team’s primary objective is racing and delivering results on the track. Perez also mentioned that he is not well-informed about the developments outside of the sport, as his main focus is on his racing career.
However, when questioned about whether Horner had his complete backing to continue in his current position, Perez responded affirmatively. He emphasized that it wasn’t just his support, but the entire team fully stood behind Horner. Perez acknowledged that Horner held a crucial role within their organization, and his track record spoke for itself. Perez viewed Horner as an integral team member who remained completely dedicated to the racing aspect of their operations.
Perez remained evasive when asked if he had received any assurances regarding Horner’s future, reiterating that their discussions had solely focused on the previous race. He clarified that their attention was entirely devoted to the racing side of things, acknowledging that they had put any concerns behind them. Perez emphasized that Christian remained their Team Principal and CEO, and the team continued to operate as it had before.
Honestly, our conversations mainly revolved around the Bahrain race and how we could improve. That has been the primary focus for all of us. Perez disclosed that the team atmosphere had not changed, and Red Bull continued to function in the same manner throughout this turbulent period. All meetings and discussions related to the racing side of the team remained unchanged. Perez emphasized that he still interacted with the same individuals, and Christian actively participated in strategy meetings, expressing his viewpoints. Everything carried on as usual, and as a racing driver, Perez believed it was crucial to concentrate on their main objective: winning races.