Sergio Perez: Formula 1 has a "fundamental issue"

Sergio Perez believes frustrated drivers will start to walk away from Formula 1 if the "fundamental issue" is not dealt with. He wants the sport to become more of a driver championship because it's so hard for guys further down the grid to remain interested.

Perez hopes the array of changes set to hit Formula 1 in 2021 solves this issue because otherwise, drivers will walk away.

"I think what F1 has to do is to make this a drivers' championship instead of a team championship," the Racing Point driver told motorsport.com.

Unless you're in a Mercedes, Ferrari or Red Bull, it's very unlikely a driver will win a Formula 1 race. The Mexican describes how it feels for drivers to go through the process if they're further down the grid.

"Imagine how frustrating it is to come here knowing that you are fighting to be best of the rest. People struggle to understand, but it is not like tennis or golf where you have some equipment but it is up to the tennis player or the golf player to deliver," he added.