Checo Perez talks about his family’s sacrifice to win F1: “With three kids at home, I wouldn’t travel the world”

Mexican pilot last weekend Sergio “Checo” Perez made a direct statement of intent: wants to win the 2023 Formula 1 championship.

Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, he won the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, his fourth of the season, and was just six points behind first place (93-87) in the standings held by his teammate (Red Bull Racing ) Max. Verstappen.

talking to sky sportsCheco Perez confirmed that He sees himself with the opportunity to fight for the championship.despite all the negative environment around him and the harsh criticism he received for his great and realistic intentions.

“With three kids at home, I wouldn’t be traveling the world if I didn’t believe I could be a champion”

Sergio “Checo” Perez

But with all the rumors that have circulated in the European press aimed at supporting reigning champion Max Verstappen, the 33-year-old Mexican has made it clear that there is a respectful relationship between him and his teammate.

“There is a very high level of respect between me and Max and the whole team, I mean the level at which we ride. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves obviously we want to beat each other, I want to win this championship as much as he does”, exposed Checo Perez.

The next Formula One Grand Prix will be held next weekend in Miami, Florida, the first of three to be held in the United States this year, followed by Texas (October 22) and then Las Vegas (November 18). , the penultimate season of 2023.

What about Checo Perez? Helmut Marko, advisor to Red Bull Racing, said his goal is to help Max Verstappen win his third F1 title.

– Chicharito Hernandez, tired of the lack of Mexican support, defended Checo Perez.