Sergio Perez: I want to spend a few more years at Red Bull

Sergio Perez’s contract with Red Bull Racing expires at the end of 2024. According to rumors, the team is already considering several candidates to replace the Mexican driver, including Daniel Ricciardo and Alex Albon.

Presenting the new RB20 car, Sergio said he was not concerned about rumors that the team might not offer him a new contract.

Sergio Perez: “This year most drivers will want to decide on their contract as early as possible. I’m focused on having a successful season, and everything else will take care of itself. As long as you show results on the track, there are no problems.

I’m not bothered by all kinds of rumors. My main goal is to succeed on the court. I’ve been in this business for years, so I know how everything works. Now all these rumors bother me much less than before. The most important thing is to try to enjoy the racing, and everything else will work itself out.

It’s going to be a very busy start to the season, so I’m still focused on the first races and haven’t thought about long-term plans yet. I don’t want to impose time limits on myself. Now it is important to achieve the maximum possible in the first five races.

Thinking and talking about the future will drain my energy, and I don’t want to be distracted. I play for a great team. Let’s see what awaits us. Ideally I would like to spend a few more years at Red Bull.

I am confident thanks to the experience I gained last year. It is important to learn from mistakes. I’m entering my fourth season with Red Bull and I expect to be in my best shape. It is important to take advantage of every opportunity and progress throughout the year.

There is a long season ahead of us, so it is not important how we start in Bahrain, but what position I am in at the finish in Abu Dhabi. My goal for this year is to continuously improve.”