Helmut Marko on Checo Perez: He wants a change of group

Sergio Perez‘s difficult second is displaying no indicators of ending following the Qatar Grand Prix.

Though Lewis Hamilton has already thrown within the towel within the struggle for runner-up within the standings, it would not appear the Mexican can catch a break relating to his group, Crimson Bull.

Helmut Marko has as soon as once more opened the door relating to a potential exit for Checo Perez, though it appears the 2 are on good phrases after he lately referred to as the driving force “South American.”

“My relationship with Checo is superb, he supported me enormously (after the statements). Many overlook, however I introduced Perez to the group, then what awaited him with Max Verstappen is what beforehand occurred with Gasly,” Marko informed OE24 Sport.

Given the strain that Perez has confronted many of the season, the Crimson Bull advisor believes that his best choice is to maneuver to a different group.

“He wants a change of surroundings and group. Let’s have a look at how the subsequent two races go, however the group and he are conscious that he’s in disaster,” he careworn.

Marko offers Checo Perez a pat on the again

Marko‘s phrases have been in reference to the statements made by Gerhard Berger on ServusTV, who in contrast the Mexican’s scenario with Verstappen to what he skilled with Ayrton Senna.

“It is like what occurred and I had no alternative,” stated Berger. “Checo Perez wants a group during which he can develop once more and a teammate he can beat so he can develop.

“He will not have the ability to try this subsequent to Verstappen, he’ll solely get weaker and the errors will improve.”

Whereas Marko agrees with Berger, he made it clear he will not touch upon the Mexican’s future till after the Mexican Grand Prix.

“Will Perez depart Crimson Bull for his personal sake? You do not wish to hear a solution from me on that simply earlier than the Mexican Grand Prix,” stated Marko.

“Berger is aware of from his personal expertise. He drove in a group with Senna and needed to study that there was somebody there who was sooner and higher.”

Lastly, the Crimson Bull advisor gave some recommendation to the under-fire Mexican on how he can reverse his latest struggles.

“Checo merely has to get the most effective out of himself with out taking a look at Verstappen. We try to assist him with that,” stated Marko. “There isn’t any criticism from the group, simply assist, possibly that may work higher.

“That does not make it simpler for him. Additionally, there may be one other dash race within the USA, which is strictly what he would not want in the meanwhile.

“That makes it even tougher for him as a result of he all the time wants a while to catch up. Hopefully Austin will go properly after which he’ll be again up and working in Mexico.”