Sergio Perez has hired a mental coach
The Mexican needed help to overcome the pressure in this 2023 season. He revealed that he had started working with a mental coach.
All the greatest ones need a solid entourage. And this, in order to reach the highest possible level. And sometimes, in times of difficulty, some turn to a psychologist or a mental coach. Sergio Perez made this choice.
While he seemed able to compete with his teammate, the Mexican ultimately fell flat. Since the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, he hasn’t stood on the top step of the podium. He is being overshadowed by Max Verstappen and knows that his position is at risk. To manage all these situations, Sergio Perez is now working with a mental coach.
« I had a lot of difficulties this summer. At first, I was competing for the world title, but starting in May, things changed. I was flying without confidence. It was very tough because you’re flying for a top-level team and the pressure of performance increases quickly », explains the Mexican.
Confident for 2024
« But I didn’t give up, and I kept working hard with the engineers to solve the problems. My confidence came back when I realized that I had won races on my own earlier this year [Djeddah and Baku]. »
« When going through such a difficult period at work, it’s hard to be joyful at home with one’s wife and children. So, I hired a mental coach because my family deserves to have a joyful father at home. With my coach, I’ve worked on becoming the best version of myself at home, but also as a pilot. »
This arrival into his circle has clearly restored his confidence as he believes he is at the level for 2024. « I dare say that I am once again at 100% now and I also have the conviction again that I can try to win the world title next year. »
