Thread: Sergio Pérez: "the McLaren is bigger"

Sergio Pérez: McLaren everything bigger

On Wednesday Sergio Perez first sat behind the wheel of the new McLaren MP4-28, and traveled per day 81 circle, showing the seventh day. After test completion the Mexican shared his impressions with journalists. . .
Q: Sergio, you like to be a racer McLaren?
Sergio Perez: Yes, definitely! It was a great day, I am pleased that we have managed to do. I worked for a large program - we have experimented with different balance settings, trying to understand the behavior of the machine. Wear rubber, however, was large - with empty tanks could pass only one circle, but in General, I think we did a good job.
Before the race in Melbourne I got five test days. At first glance, it's not much, but if we can work in the same pace, then Australia will be ready.
Question: Now, when you have already worked in a McLaren, can you compare the command with Sauber?
Sergio Perez: Here more! (laughs) In McLaren all bigger. This is really another level. I am very happy with his new family. We are working hard to reach their goals this season, and are moving in the right direction.
Question: the New MP4-28 already gives you pleasure?
Sergio Perez: Definitely. I already know that we have a good machine, but it can be made even better. How are we competitive? I do not know. On the tests no one opens his cards. All are involved in their programs and analyze information so that the corner is not the speed of the circle, and finding answers to questions.
Question: compared with Sauber machine is very different?
Sergio Perez: There are many differences: the wheel, the pedals, the view from the cockpit, as you approach the turn - it's like moving into a new office and need time in order to get used to everything. I still need to deal with the seat and cockpit, to make it easier. You could even say that I had to start from scratch. In fairness it should be noted that adapt to all this is not so easy, so I'm glad the day went so well. You see the smile on my face!



Question: how Much time have you devoted to adaptation, and how to work with this machine?
Sergio Perez: To test these two aspects cannot be separated. Tests for and need. However, my problem is more complicated, but the other racers too, first sat behind the wheel of the new machines.
Question: it's been five months since it was announced about your transition in a McLaren, and now you finally got the opportunity to sit behind the wheel of a new car. Your expectations were met?
Sergio Perez: Oh, it was great! Recently I worked a lot on the simulator, but on the road - there's nothing like it!
Question: for the First time in his career your companion became world champion. Feel the pressure?
Sergio Perez: Not at all. It's great to be close to the champion, and I have a lot from him learned. Undoubtedly, the pressure is, and the team much from waiting for me, but it always happens when you move to a new level.
Question: Before you got behind the wheel of the MP4-28, you talked about your goals in this season. Now they have changed?
Sergio Perez: My goal has always been to win the championship.