Perez does not want to cheer too soon: 'Totally different test for the RB20'

Sergio Perez finished second in the past two Grands Prix, behind Max Verstappen. In Australia, the driver born in Guadalajara will get another chance to convince Red Bull, and perhaps impress at the Austrian racing stable for next year's seat. The driver, with number 11 on the car, looks ahead!

Last year, the Mexican expressed ambition to become world champion, saying he would compete for the world title. Last season it did not materialise, but he may be closer to Verstappen this season. In the week without a Formula 1 race, Perez went to the UK, he says.

"I think the field will be very competitive this weekend so it’s important we perform in qualifying to put us in a positive place come Sunday. Last year’s race here was a little crazy, so I hope it’s a slightly more straight forward weekend!", Perez said ahead of the weekend in Melbourne.