Perez explains and looks ahead: 'Red Bull breaking new ground with RB20'

The brand-new Formula 1 season is about to begin for drivers. So too for Sergio Perez. Last season was not always easy for the Mexican, but the Mexican is looking forward to the new season. Max Verstappen's team-mate is looking forward to the weekend in Bahrain, where the first Grand Prix of the season will be held.

"It’s finally time to go racing and I am really looking forward to this weekend. We had a solid week of testing, we maximised everything we possibly could and the car felt really good, I was happy with it and we feel the reliability is there," Perez explained in his look ahead to the first Grand Prix of the season.

Perez finds many teams looking strong

"It’s always interesting to see how things change on the first weekend, going into qualifying and then raceday with a lot of new concepts on the grid, a lot of other teams look strong but it’s so hard to tell from testing," the Red Bull driver continued.

Perez also cites the new car in his preview. "We have taken a new direction with the RB20 and I am excited to jump in the car in a competitive environment and see how we match up. I am not looking too far ahead, I want to get comfortable with the car and take things race by race, I am expecting 2024 to be a close battle between teams, which could make things fun!"