Formula 1 needs races 'like MotoGP' - Perez

Racing Point's Sergio Perez is hopeful that the proposed 2021 regulation changes will improve the sport and "bring everyone a little closer." However, the Mexican believes that Formula 1 needs races "like Moto GP" to improve its audience levels.

Since Formula 1's switch to hybrid power units back in 2014 Mercedes have swept every season, claiming both drivers and constructors championships -  to the dismay of many onlookers.

However, with drastic regulation changes on the horizon for 2021 many are hopeful that the competition in the sport can flourish again; with the oligopoly held by Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull possibly under threat.

Perez, who currently resides in tenth place in the world championship has stated that he is optimistic about the new regulations as he has heard part of the tules that will aim to bring everyone closer.

"I heard about stuff that will bring everyone a bit closer, but small teams are going to be very far from that cost cap, but I hope so, I'm very hopeful that for 2021 we will see a change in the sport," he said. "I think it's urgent."

Perez also compared Formula 1 to its two-wheel cohort in Moto GP. As Perez believes that the sport needs races "like MotoGP" to keep fans invested in the sport as he feels that Formula 1 is losing interest from the fans due to its current state.

"Formula 1 is kind of losing interest from the fans, and that's something that Formula 1 cannot allow to happen, we need those races like Moto GP and other series," said Perez.

Yes, but that's not going to be possible. It doesn't need to be like MotoGP, just closer

  • 1
  • Jun 15 2019 - 16:26

Replies (1)

Login to reply
  • Yes, but that's not going to be possible. It doesn't need to be like MotoGP, just closer

    • + 1
    • Jun 15 2019 - 16:26

AZ Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Local time 

AZAzerbaijan Grand Prix

Local time 

World Championship standings 2025

Show full world champion standings

Test calendar

See full test schedule

Related news

Give your opinion!

Will Bottas challenge Hamilton for the world championship in 2020?

Formula 1 Calendar - 2025

Date
Grand Prix
Circuit
-
Bahrain
14 - Mar 16 2025
Australia
21 - Mar 23 2025
China
4 - Apr 6 2025
Japan
11 - Apr 13 2025
Bahrain
18 - Apr 20 2025
Saudi Arabia
2 - May 4 2025
United States of America
16 - May 18 2025
Italy
23 - May 25 2025
Monaco
30 - Jun 1 2025
Spain
13 - Jun 15 2025
Canada
27 - Jun 29 2025
Austria
4 - Jul 6 2025
United Kingdom
25 - Jul 27 2025
Belgium
1 - Aug 3 2025
Hungary
29 - Aug 31 2025
Netherlands
5 - Sep 7 2025
Italy
19 - Sep 21 2025
Azerbaijan
3 - Oct 5 2025
Singapore
17 - Oct 19 2025
United States of America
24 - Oct 26 2025
Mexico
7 - Nov 9 2025
Brazil
21 - Nov 23 2025
United States of America
28 - Nov 30 2025
Qatar
5 - Dec 7 2025
United Arab Emirates
See full schedule

Formula 1 Calendar - 2025

Date
Grand Prix & Circuit
14 - Mar 16 2025
Australia Albert Park
21 - Mar 23 2025
4 - Apr 6 2025
11 - Apr 13 2025
18 - Apr 20 2025
Saudi Arabia Jeddah Street Circuit
2 - May 4 2025
United States of America Miami International Autodrome
16 - May 18 2025
23 - May 25 2025
Monaco Monte Carlo
30 - Jun 1 2025
13 - Jun 15 2025
27 - Jun 29 2025
Austria Red Bull Ring
4 - Jul 6 2025
United Kingdom Silverstone
25 - Jul 27 2025
1 - Aug 3 2025
Hungary Hungaroring
29 - Aug 31 2025
Netherlands Circuit Zandvoort
5 - Sep 7 2025
Italy Monza
19 - Sep 21 2025
Azerbaijan Baku City Circuit
3 - Oct 5 2025
17 - Oct 19 2025
United States of America Circuit of the Americas
24 - Oct 26 2025
7 - Nov 9 2025
Brazil Interlagos
21 - Nov 23 2025
United States of America Las Vegas Street Circuit
28 - Nov 30 2025
5 - Dec 7 2025
United Arab Emirates Yas Marina Circuit
See full schedule

Driver profile

  • Team Cadillac F1
  • Points -
  • Podiums -
  • Grand Prix -
  • Country MX
  • Date of b. Jan 26 1990 (36)
  • Place of b. Guadalajara, MX
  • Weight 64 kg
  • Length 1.73 m
Show full profile

Team profile

Show full profile
show sidebar