Checo and Hugh Bird on the driver and race engineer dynamic
Oct 3, 2023
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Mexican driver Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez and race engineer Hugh Bird discuss their working relationship and how they handle challenging moments on the track. They also share their off-track relaxation techniques and participate in a guessing game to identify F1 circuits. Plus, they answer fan questions and share personal items of significance.
Building a strong working relationship and camaraderie is crucial for success in Formula One.
Finding the right balance between data analysis and trusting instincts is essential for improving performance in racing.
Deep dives
Working relationship and camaraderie
Sergio Perez and his race engineer Hubert discuss their strong working relationship and camaraderie. They have been working together for three years, supporting and looking out for each other. They have a close bond, both on and off the track, and communicate well during races and debriefs.
The importance of being oneself in Formula One
Perez emphasizes the significance of staying true to oneself in Formula One. He highlights the pressure to conform to certain expectations, but stresses the importance of remaining authentic and staying committed to your own path and style in the sport.
Balancing data and instincts in racing
The duo discusses the challenge of finding the right balance between relying on data analysis and trusting instincts in racing. They explain how race engineers and drivers work together to blend subjective feedback with objective data to make informed decisions and improve performance.
Upcoming races and aspirations
Perez and his race engineer discuss the anticipation for upcoming races, including the excitement around the Vegas race. They express their determination to perform well and work hard to get back to their strong start of the season.
Nicola Hume speaks to Mexican driver Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez and his current race engineer Hugh Bird all about their working relationship . They discuss about how they were initially paired together and why they work well together.
They look back at how they’ve dealt with certain challenging moments during the season and they also share what each of them likes to do to relax off-track. Also, in our 'Oracle Red Bull Racing in 100 Objects' section, both Hugh and Checo have brought with them an item that is significant to them.
They also answer tons of questions submitted via the @HPPoly socials and finally, Hugh and Checo work together to identify different F1 circuits in the HP Poly Challenge.
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