Sergio Perez is one of the most experienced and talented drivers in the sport. But to be a good driver, talent and experience aren’t everything, as a driver needs to go through a lot of training to be in the best shape during a race.

Checo also goes through a lot of exercises, and like all drivers, trains his neck. Driving a car running over 200mph puts a lot of strain on their neck, thus making this a crucial part of their routines. Further, a video of Perez doing neck exercises once went viral last season.

The Mexican driver joined Red Bull last season and has proved to be a substantial addition. While training with his new team, he went for the maximum weight with the neck exercise, which nearly broke his neck.

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Checo reported, “We go into a lot of pain, nearly broke my neck. It was my first time with Red Bull doing this kind of test. So I went to the maximum, not knowing what to expect, and it put so much force on the neck while it’s not ready.”

Sergio Perez and Red Bull are talking about a contract

Last season, Perez joined the Milton Keynes base on a two-year contract that will expire after the current season. Perez initially struggled with the car last season; however, he soon switched- giving remarkable performances in the latter half. Further, Red Bull and Max Verstappen can’t forget his massive contribution to Verstappen’s championship drive.

The Mexican is in phenomenal form this season. He bagged his career’s first pole in Jeddah but failed to convert it into a podium after a disappointing safety car.

Sergio Perez has made two trips to the podium this season. However, he failed to score in Miami and Bahrain because of the RB18’s reliability. Regardless, his performance has impressed the team. Team principal Christian Horner said, “He’s driving at a very high level. He’s more comfortable in the team this year. I think the car suits him better this year.”

Further, Perez also revealed about talking to the Austrian constructor about a new contract, but he’s in no hurry to sign a new contract. Perez shared, “Yeah, we started the talks, but we are not in a hurry to get anything done soon.”

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The next race for Sergio Perez and Red Bull is the Spanish Grand Prix. Are you expecting Checo to finish on the podium in the upcoming Barcelona race?