So that they stop inventing enmity between the two, Max Verstappen applauded Red Bull by renewal of Sergio “Checo” Pérezensuring that the results given by the Mexican have been good enough to have helped them to a historic season in 2023, when they achieved 1-2 in the Drivers’ World Championship.
With Checo Pérez renewed for two years at Red Bullthat means that Mad Max will continue to have at its side the pilot who has been its “amulet”since, since the arrival of the one from Guadalajara to Red Bull, Verstappen won his three Formula 1 World Championships.
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This is what Verstappen said about Checo’s renewal
Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix activities this weekend, Verstappen said he was happy to continue having Checo Pérez and highlighted that, since their arrival, they have become the most powerful team in Formula 1with a two-time Constructors’ Championship in tow.
“It is great news that Checo has signed with the team until 2026 and I am glad to be able to continue the successful partnership we have created in recent years”the Dutchman mentioned before the media.
“Last year we achieved a record season and the team is very strong with himso we hope to build on this success also in the next two years”.
How is Checo Pérez doing in F1 2024?
Max Verstappen arrives at the Canadian GP as the leader of the championship with 169 points, followed by Charles Leclerc (138 with Ferrari) and Lando Norris (113 with McLaren).
Unfortunately, Checo Pérez fell to fifth place in the World Cup with 107 points, after his abandonment in the Monaco Grand Prix, as a result of the brutal impact he suffered from the two Haas cars.
GP Canada 2024: Schedules, how and where to watch on TV
Practice 1
- Time: 11:30 on Friday, June 7
- Broadcast: Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 3 and Fox Sports PREMIUM
Practice 2
- Time: 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7
- Broadcast: Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 3 and Fox Sports PREMIUM
Practice 3
- Time: 10:30 on Saturday, June 8
- Broadcast: Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 3 and Fox Sports PREMIUM
Classification
- Time: 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8
- Broadcast: Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports PREMIUM
Career
- Time: 12:00 on Sunday, June 9
- Broadcast: Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports PREMIUM
