On the way of Formula 1 to the North American continent, it is familiar territory for Sergio Perez. The Mexican is looking forward to the race in his neighboring country and is hoping for another strong result for the team.
The 32-year-old Red Bull Racing driver gave a preview of the race weekend at the Circuit of the Americas and also spoke of his first show run in a Red Bull car in Dallas.
Sergio Perez explains in a press release from Red Bull Racing how the double podium result in Turkey has motivated him for the upcoming races:
“I feel great at the moment, I can’t wait to get back in the car and I’m really looking forward to the weekend … we know that we have to maximize everything on our part.”
Sergio Perez optimistic about the Austin Grand Prix weekend
Sergio Perez celebrates on the podium at the Turkey F1 Grand Prix at Intercity Istanbul Park. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
Although Mercedes looked strong in the last few Grand Prix, Sergio Perez is optimistic about the team’s performance in the next two races. He explained:
“I think Mercedes has been very strong in the last four or five races and we haven’t been able to match them in terms of speed, but I think Austin and Mexico will be good tracks for us and you will see that we are producing . ” stronger performances. “
When asked about his first season wearing the Milton Keynes outfit, Sergio Perez said:
“We work very well together as a group and I’m looking forward to the rest of the year. This is an important race for us and I’m really excited, as is the whole team. “
He expressed his expectations for the weekend by saying:
“Hopefully I can be back on the podium in Austin.”
Commenting on his first show run experience in a Red Bull Racing car, the Mexican said:
“Driving the show run gave me incredible energy for this race weekend. We live in such a small bubble during the season and it’s easy to forget what’s going on outside because you focus on your sport. “
Sergio Perez expressed his delight at the atmosphere at the show run and said:
“When we organize events like the show run, we realize how much we as Red Bull Racing Honda mean to people and how much our sport means to them.”
He described the atmosphere with the words:
“So many Mexicans and Latinos came to see me and I loved their support – it kindled a fire in me for the weekend.” Latinos came to see me and I loved their support. “@SCHecoPerez before the #USGP
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Sergio Perez summed up his joy of seeing his own fans in Dallas:
“My fans mean the world to me, they are so special and so unique, so I can’t wait to see more of them in Austin. The crowd in Dallas brought so much energy, they were so enthusiastic and I can’t wait to see that again this weekend. “
Stressing the importance of the Austin racing weekend, Sergio Perez said:
“Austin feels like a second home race for me because I’m always welcomed here so warmly, I love coming to the States. There will be a lot of support for me and the team this weekend, so I hope to please a lot of people in the audience and of course in Mexico. For me this is the best part of the season, with the US Grand Prix and then my home race in Mexico “Shoot tires and change tires in Houston 
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Expressing his views on a second race in the United States in Miami next year, Perez said:
“I think it will be great to have Miami next season and it will feel like another home race for me. I’ve been racing in America for several years now and I can see that the passion for the sport is growing here, which is great. “
Believing the sport will become more popular in America with more racing, Sergio Perez said:
“Five years ago it wasn’t as popular as it is now, so I think Formula 1 will only get bigger in the US because we have a great sport.”
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While Perez is no doubt excited about making his return to the races in North America, his role in supporting his teammate over the weekend will be vital. Since the Mexican is aiming for a podium, another double podium would help his team keep up with Mercedes in the race for the constructors’ title.
Edited by Sandeep Banerjee
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