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Perez not frustrated with "unfair" F1

Perez not frustrated with "unfair" F1

  • Published on 08 May 2018 13:04
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  • By: Fergal Walsh

Sergio Perez insists he is not "frustrated" as he waits for another big chance at the very top of Formula 1. The Mexican was signed up by then top-team McLaren for 2013, but the British team struggled and Perez left at the end of the season.

Now, the 28-year-old is among F1's most reliable midfield runners, capturing regular unlikely podiums including his latest in Baku two weeks ago: "Formula 1 is very unfair in that it depends less on the athlete than many other sports," the Force India driver is quoted by Spain's Marca.

"It's not like tennis for example, where it's up to you. Even if you're the best driver in the world you will not win if you don't have the best car. But I do not feel frustrated because I am aware of how lucky I am and the great opportunity I have, and the great career I have had.

"Although I haven't had a competitive car in my eight years in F1, I still know what I can do. It just depends on the cars I have in the coming years," he added.

ZUKMAN

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McLaren wasn't top team in 2013.

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  • May 8 2018 - 14:45
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  • Smiler121

    Posts: 53

    Seems like a solid, decent guy however I'd be interested to see his results beside a top 5 driver now he's had plenty of time to settle into F1.

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    • May 8 2018 - 13:07
  • ZUKMAN

    Posts: 40

    McLaren wasn't top team in 2013.

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    • May 8 2018 - 14:45
    • mcbhargav

      Posts: 1,332

      It was when he signed for them ;) in 2012 Abu dhabi.

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      • May 8 2018 - 16:28

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