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Formula One a 'dream come true' for Perez
- Championship:
- FIA Formula One World Championship
- Drivers:
- Sergio Perez
- Teams:
- Alfa Romeo
Sauber's new rookie driver Sergio Perez admitted it was a 'dream come true' to be driving in Formula One in 2011 after he visited the Swiss factory for a seat fitting ahead of his first test for the team in Abu Dhabi.
Perez is scheduled to drive for two days at the United Arab Emirates capital's Yas Marina circuit on November 17.
"It is a dream come true," said Perez. "I started racing at the age of six and always pushed myself to make it into Formula One. I had a very difficult time when going alone to Europe - to Germany actually - at the age of 15. It was hard but I took my chances. Now I'm looking forward to succeeding in Formula One."
Perez, who finished runner-up in this year's GP2 championship, also said he was looking forward to joining forces with new team-mate Kamui Kobayashi after he raced against him in GP2 in 2009.
"I know him a little from GP2 where we were both racing in 2009. I think he is a great driver, I rate him highly. He has also done some really impressive racing in Formula 1, so I think he will be a very good benchmark for me. We have to work together and develop the car in order to achieve the best possible results."
© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
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