'I'm sorry for Hamilton, because it's very painful when things like that happen'

Sergio Perez has won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, proving his worth to Red Bull Racing. The Mexican is very happy, and thanks everyone at Red Bull for this opportunity.

Perez knows how to win

At the end of 2020, it looked for a while as if Sergio Perez was entering his final season in Formula One. Red Bull Racing seemed to be considering him, but seemed to keep faith with Alexander Albon for a long time. In the end Perez got the seat next to Max Verstappen, and now he is paying off that confidence with a victory.

''We love Baku! It feels amazing to get my first win with Red Bull. The Team did a tremendous job and I want to thank Mr Mateschitz for this great opportunity and giving me the seat,'' Perez revealed in Red Bull's press release.

On to the title

''Everything worked perfectly today apart from the restart at the end where I just had no grip. I thought I cannot lose this race two laps from the flag so I broke as late as I could into Turn 1 and then I saw Lewis locking up and go straight on into the run off. It just shows how on the limit we are, the speeds we are doing are tremendous and I am sorry for Lewis because it’s very painful when these things happen but we are all vulnerable to mistakes.''

Perez will certainly be celebrating after his win, pointing out that there is still much more in store. ''We have to enjoy today, our pace was great and we have a very good race car. We are working flat out and giving our best every week, it’s only race six and there’s more to come from me, the relationship with Max and the Team is great and there’s still a long way to go in this championship,'' the Mexican concluded.