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“He’s Not A Bad Driver And You Cannot Unlearn How To Drive A Car Fast.” –  Christian Klien Talks About Sergio Perez’s Mental Resilience During The Miami GP

6 months ago By Walter Thompson

When it comes to mental toughness and keeping your head cool, the F1 drivers are among the best in the business. And Red Bull driver Sergio Perez is considered to be the best of the best in this aspect.
Former Red Bull racer Christian Klen recently made remarks on the mental toughness of the world-famous Mexican F1 racer, Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez, in a recent interview.

By comparing both Perez and Max Verstappen, Klain highlighted the significance of the mental aspect in elite sports. He explained that Verstappen demonstrated an incredible capacity for handling pressure and was intimately attached to the vehicle and team. Contrarily, Perez struggled to keep his mental equilibrium in check despite having a great season opener.


Klen claimed that the Miami Grand Prix marked a turning point. Verstappen, who began the race in position nine, put up a strong fight against Perez, who began in the lead. Klen claims that Perez became aware of the exceptional abilities of his partner as a result of this incident.

“Perez already knew in Miami that the man across the garage was truly invincible, which was a turning point in his career. It broke him somewhat mentally, I believe. It took him a long time to return to action, perhaps until the last few races. You can’t forget how to go fast, and he’s not a bad driver. But in the end, it’s all just a mental game,” he continued.


While appreciating Perez’s driving prowess and impressive acceleration, Klen stressed the value of mental toughness in the Formula One scene. He stated that he believed a careful balancing act between mental toughness and physical competence was necessary for success in the sport.

As Perez prepares for upcoming seasons, Klen’s analysis highlights the difficulties drivers encounter in preserving mental toughness under fierce competition. Perez’s career becomes a tribute to the intricate combination of mentality, skill, and strategy that characterizes success in professional motorsport.

As mentioned in the interview, Klen’s speech emphasizes the value of keeping mental equilibrium under pressure in addition to the necessity of being able to drive swiftly. Many drivers can learn from Perez’s post-Miami experience, which emphasizes the value of self-awareness and the capacity to find fulfillment outside of the competitive atmosphere at the pinnacle of motorsports.

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