Sergio Perez says Christian Horner “is a key participant” in Crimson Bull’s success amid hypothesis relating to the staff principal’s future.
Crimson Bull GmbH — the worldwide firm that owns Crimson Bull Racing — has commissioned an unbiased investigation after allegations of inappropriate conduct from Horner inside the staff. Horner reiterated his denial of the allegations, telling British newspapers, “I’m assured in [my innocence]. If I wasn’t I wouldn’t be right here,” throughout the RB20 launch, and Perez needs the staff to assist keep continuity.
“Effectively, I believe we simply wish to go racing,” Perez stated. “We would like the entire staff to remain collectively as a result of we’ve been so profitable, and he’ll be capable to simply hold the entire staff collectively and deal with racing.
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“Clearly there are some issues on the market, however a very powerful is we stick collectively as a staff. We work properly, and the principle purpose [is] remembering we’re right here for racing — we’re a race staff and we adore it… and we all know that Christian is a key participant in our group.
“Like I say, it’s vital all of us deal with what we’re right here to do, and what we’re right here to do is to win championships and convey the staff as ahead as potential and that must be the goal for all of us on this group.”
Horner insisted he can be in Bahrain for the pre-season take a look at and first race regardless of the continuing investigation, whereas additionally outlining his achievements accountable for Crimson Bull.
“I’m completely dedicated to this staff,” Horner stated. “I’ve been right here for the reason that starting. I’ve constructed this staff. There have been highs and lows alongside the best way. We have now gained 113 races, seven drivers’ world championships, six constructors’ world championships, in 19 seasons. And you recognize, that’s within the historical past books now nevertheless it’s what lies forward that’s vital. So my focus is on the longer term.”
