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Perez: “It shows how bad F1 is

Perez: “It shows how bad F1 is"

15-11-2018 13:25
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Jake Williams-Smith

Sergio Perez believes that Fernando Alonso's misfortunes in the McLaren show just how bad F1 is in its current state. The Force India driver believes that the sport has deteriorated to the point where one of the best drivers on the grid cannot fight for race victories.

Alonso's frustrations in recent years with McLaren have led him to announce his retirement from the sport and his pursuit of motorsports Triple Crown: Monaco Grand Prix, Le Mans 24 Hours and Indy 500 victories.

Perez insists that the way F1 is currently, he can sympathise with the Spaniard and added he could win a world championship if he had a competitive car.

“It shows how bad F1 is, you have one of the best drivers in the world fighting in the midfield, trying to get some points every weekend,” he said.

“You put him in another car and he wins the championship. That’s just where F1 is at the moment. We are all in that boat.

“He has also been very lucky in his career that he had some very competitive cars and was able to win some titles, he has massive talent and he deserves the success he has had in his career and I wish him all the best. Maybe he will come back? Who knows.”

Perez added that Formula One is losing a great driver in the two-time world champion.

“He’s a great driver. Fantastic personality as well. A great character. He loves racing. I have a lot of respect for him for what he has achieved in the sport but also for what he is trying to do out of the sport, with all the other titles that he is chasing.

“I think he’s definitely a great character for the sport and it’s a shame we lose him.”