Being a teammate of one of the best pilots in the Formula 1 is not easy, and that’s the same was what the Mexican confessed Sergio “Checo” Pérez about his relationship with the Dutchman Max Verstappen.
The man from Guadalajara stated in an interview to RacingNews 360 that it is exhausting to compete together to Verstappen for how well adapted he is to his car, the RB 16 B by Honda.
That reason puts him at a certain disadvantage both in the fight for the title of pilots , such as their perception of their performance in the team.
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“Of course it’s not easy being Max’s partner. He is completely one with the car and performs at a very high level . We have a unique car, so it is no secret that it is not so easy for me “, he assured.
Checo also made it clear that his car is Completely different from the one he was driving at Racing Point , and that’s why it took a little longer to adjust to his driving. In fact, he’s still working on improving some things.
“I had a difficult time on this, if not too dramatic. We have a very good car and we can be positive. Max proves it. This car, if it is not the best car on the grid, is in at least one of the best cars “, he sentenced.
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