Perez opens emotional book: 'F1 is my life and my passion'

Sergio Perez is number two in the world championship rankings. The Red Bull driver, who only has to tolerate Max Verstappen above him in the rankings, is often criticised for his underperformance. Even in Japan, the driver was nowhere near his teammate. He opens up about his personal circumstances as a Red Bull driver.

Perez talks about racing in the king class of motorsport, and what it involves. "Formula 1 is my sport, my life, my passion. Then, when you have such a hard time with your work, it is difficult to be cheerful at home with your wife and children. I have therefore engaged a mental coach, because my family deserves to have that cheerful father at home," he told De Limburger.

Perez on life apart from Formula 1

"Together with my coach, I started working on becoming the best version of myself at home, but also as a driver. As a result, I have found positivity again. I am now 33 years old, but I am still learning every day. On the track, but certainly also off it. Partly because of this, I will never get tired of Formula 1. It's really great what this sport still gives me," concluded the Guadalajara-based driver.

Earlier, Perez talked about the difference between him and Verstappen. The Mexican admired certain specific characteristics of the reigning and two-time world champion. For instance, the driver of the number 11 car told how Verstappen always performs at the top of his game.