“Because I’m fighting for points and when I have a good result, it is always
the time when the rumours start,” said Perez.
“But then you have another race and there are no more rumours and they are
chasing the driver who has had a good race.
“Regarding the McLaren rumour, there are so many rumours around.
“Before it was Ferrari, now it’s McLaren. Always, when I have a good race,
they (the media) put me in a different team.
“The most important thing is to keep doing a good job and to try to maximise
the car potential for the next races.
“So in that respect I’m not really worried what is happening. I know I have a
very strong car for the next seven races, so I hope I can deliver very
strong performances.”
While Perez conceded he fully respects Di Montezemolo’s opinion, it did still
appear to rankle with him given he now has 30 races under his belt.
“He probably means to become a Ferrari driver you probably need more… I
don’t know, because it’s only my second year in Formula One,” said Perez.
“I feel ready to do a good job, to be in a top team, to be able to fight for
the title, for the championship.”
Perez has also admitted that despite his links to Ferrari it would not prove
an obstacle should McLaren make a move for his services.
“I have a nice connection to Ferrari through the academy, but I am just part
of the academy, not part of the Ferrari team,” said Perez.
“So it has no effect, but there’s still a long way to go in the season and I’m
fully