Sergio Perez reflects on his challenging season with Red Bull in 2023, discusses his approach for the new campaign, talks about his son's racing aspirations, and shares his thoughts on beating Max Verstappen. Plus, he reveals which F1 driver he would want to be stuck in a lift with and prepares for the 2024 season with determination.
Checo Perez focuses on mental strength and self-improvement for the 2024 Formula One season.
Learning from setbacks, Perez aims for race progression, consistent performance, and adapting to challenges.
Balancing training, family time, and personal well-being, Perez strives for peak performance and growth in Formula One.
Deep dives
Checo Perez's Determination to Improve Performance and Mental Strength
Despite facing challenges with a dominant teammate, Checo Perez aims to focus on mental strength, self-improvement, and consistent performance in the upcoming Formula One season. Reflecting on past career highs and lows, including his best championship finish in 2023, Perez is determined to block out distractions, focus on race progression, and deliver his best performance across all races in 2024.
Checo Perez's Reflection on Career Evolution and Setbacks
Striving to maintain a positive outlook, Checo Perez acknowledges the need to learn from setbacks, such as performance decline in the 2023 season. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to different track limitations and evolving driving techniques while reflecting on past successes, like Monaco and Baku wins. Perez aims to overcome challenges and sustain career growth in the face of competition and changing teammate dynamics.
Checo Perez's Balancing Act: Family, Training, and Racing Philosophy
Giving insights into his personal life and training regimen, Checo Perez shares his dedication to family time, including engaging in carting with his son. Balancing intensive training and downtime, Perez reveals his approach to maintaining physical fitness, managing travel demands, and sustaining high energy levels throughout the Formula One season. His commitment to progress and holistic well-being reflects a balanced approach to racing and personal life.
Checo Perez's Approach to Peak Performance and Mindset
In pursuit of peak performance, Checo Perez emphasizes the importance of consistent focus, clarity of goals, and mental resilience to overcome challenges. Acknowledging the external noise and pressures in Formula One, Perez values psychological support for maintaining a positive mindset, staying focused on track progression, and maximizing personal potential to achieve success and continuous improvement.
Checo Perez's Perspective on Formula One, Legacy, and Future Aspirations
With a deep appreciation for Formula One and its impact on his life, Checo Perez reflects on his journey, determination to succeed, and aspirations for the future. Recognizing the importance of achieving personal growth, honoring past achievements, and looking ahead to new challenges, Perez's commitment to the sport, his fans, and his legacy embodies a drive to continually evolve as a racing driver and make a lasting impact on the sport.
Sergio Perez secured a career-best P2 in the Drivers’ World Championship in 2023. But in one of the most dominant Formula 1 cars in history, Checo spent much of the year stuck in the shadow of his unstoppable teammate Max Verstappen.
Despite one of Sergio’s most mentally challenging seasons, in which he faced serious questions about his future at Red Bull Racing, the Mexican is in fighting spirits for 2024.
Chatting to Tom Clarkson during pre-season testing, Perez talks about where it all went wrong last year, why it’s so difficult to beat Max, how he switched off during the off-season, what he’s changing in his approach for the new campaign, and much more.
Plus, hear how Checo Jr could be following in Sergio’s footsteps - and which F1 driver he’d want to be stuck in a lift with!
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