Perez opens up on relationship with Ocon

Sergio Perez opens up on his relationship with former teammate Esteban Ocon. 

Formula 1 has seen a lot of change recently. New drivers have come into the sport meaning that some drivers have had to make way. Esteban Ocon is one of these drivers who has made way and left the sport. Former teammate Perez was asked if having a year out of F1 will impact Ocon's chances of returning.  

Perez told Motorsport.com: "Definitely. It definitely can hurt him more than it can benefit him.

"Formula 1 is evolving so much year by year. You never know what the future will hold.

"He is in a great position with Mercedes. He definitely deserves a seat in Formula 1, he is one of the best drivers in this sport.

"But I think a year out of this can change so much. Maybe he comes back and drives for Mercedes, but you never know what the future will hold.

Perez went on to praise his former teammate. 

"I rate quite highly all my team-mates," said Perez. "They are all different. But the one that I rate the most is Hulkenberg and I think Esteban is there, he is in that group.

"I think he is lacking some maturity still, but I think that will come with the time."