ESPN welcomes Esteban with three interviews and one chat
On June 10th, Esteban Gutiérrez visited ESPN studios to take part on a day dedicated to him, when he talked about his participation in Formula One, his experience, the differences he found after jumping from GP2 to the top series, and also took part on a very nice chat between Esteban and his fans, where he also talked a little bit about his social networks on the show #Redes.
Here, we are sharing the videos for each one of the three interviews and further down you will find the transcript of the chat between Guti and his fans.
ESPN Exclusive with Esteban Gutiérrez
On the show #Redes, Guti talks a little bit about his Twitter account.
Chat ESPN Mexico
JUAN CARLOS (Mexico)
Hello Esteban, you make Mexican people feel proud and I want to congratulate you for making it to Formula One and I take this opportunity to ask you if you prefer a specific circuit over other tracks where you have raced or will race in the future. Thank you.
Esteban Gutiérrez
Austin, because or the contact with Mexican and Latin fans. That is one of the most special events for me.
El principe del rap (México)
Who do you admire the most in Formula 1, the drivers, the constructors, or the engineers?
Esteban Gutiérrez
I admire all my rivals who take the risk and are fair competitors
César Alejandro Medina González (México)
How did you feel the new compounds that Pirelli tested in Canada?
Esteban Gutiérrez
Better, I think it will be a positive change
Arturo Gómez (México)
Moving from GP2 to F1 has been difficult in every aspect, but you have shown your quality with fastest laps on the tracks that you already knew. Of the remaining GPs this year, on which track do you think you could perform better?
Esteban Gutiérrez
The team is working very hard to make us more competitive as soon as possible
Armando (México)
What happened to Sauber this year, why are they failing after last season was so good?
Esteban Gutiérrez
Because the other teams have improved and the level of competitiveness is higher
Elizabeth León (México)
What has been the most difficult aspect on your first year in Formula One?
Esteban Gutiérrez
Simply adapting to the communication style inside the team and in general terms the high level of competition with all the teams.
Orestes Almaguer (México)
What is the team you would like to be part of? Who would you like to have as your teammate?
Esteban Gutiérrez
Any team with whom I can fight for the top positions.
Arantxa Campos (México)
I hope you read my question. You are a great driver and a pride to Mexico and this is my question: How do you relax before going out to the track? Best Regards
Esteban Gutiérrez
I sleep between 10 and 15 minutes, and I imagine the track, as preparation for the race
Sebastián (México)
How many hours per day does a F1 driver have to train and what does the training consists of? Thank you
Esteban Gutiérrez
About three hours per day, and the training is cardio, endurance and coordination, plus six on-car training days per driver in the pre-season training.
Andy Jonas Vela (Mexico)
What motivates you the most to continue going forward in Formula 1? Regards
Esteban Gutiérrez
The passion I feel for racing
ANTONIO GODINA (MEXICO)
Hello Esteban. Is there a rivalry between Latin American drivers?
Esteban Gutiérrez
No, I think it is a nice atmosphere, but of course everyone is trying to get good results on the track.
alex fs (mexico)
Hello Esteban. Do you feel satisfied with what you have achieved so far? What are your real expectations for your first year in Formula 1?
Esteban Gutiérrez
Well, I would have liked it to be better, but I have accepted the facts and I am focused on growing up as a driver, taking firm steps along the way.
Andy Alvarez (Mexico )
Besides driving, what other sports do you practice?
Esteban Gutiérrez
Golf and tennis
Cesar Medina (Monterrey)
Who is the driver you spend more time with? (not counting Checo)
Esteban Gutiérrez (4:51 PM)
With Felipe Massa, Valteri Bottas, the Latins.
Ignacio (México)
Congratulations, I think you have done a lot with that car. Is it still possible to see you in the points this year, I mean between fifth and tenth?
Esteban Gutiérrez
Of course, that is my goal
Damian Sanchez (México)
When you were younger and still had not reached Formula 1, did you have any serious accidents as a driver?
Esteban Gutiérrez
Yes, the most serious were on my first years
Jesús Pina (México)
What do you think about Checo Perez’s driving style? Do you think the criticism from drivers he has overtaken – fair and square in my opinion –, like Button, Raikkonen and Alonso, are fair? Also, how much have you adapted to Formula 1 cars? When are we going to see you at your real level and scoring points? Regards
Esteban Gutiérrez
I don’t see any problems with Checo’s driving style
Eduardo Huerta (México)
Hello. There is reason to be proud when two Mexicans represent our country in a sport like this. I have been a big fan of the series since 13 years ago. My question is what is your favorite race so far and which has been the most difficult technically speaking?
Esteban Gutiérrez
Thank you for your comments and thanks everybody. Spa has been the most difficult of my entire career due to circumstances out of our control. The best one has been Monza, where I won two championships
Rodrigo (Pérez)
Tire degradation is worse in 2013 than in 2012, but is their performance so much better that the degradation is worth it? Or do you think Pirelli took one step back with the current compounds?
Esteban Gutiérrez
They wanted to do some changes that were probably too drastic but it’s been good to make for entertaining races
Carlos Rodríguez (México)
We as Mexicans are proud that you are competing at the top level. Keep calm and patient, you have good hands, little by little your time will come, you are still learning, I wish you all the success and let’s get to work to achieve your goals. A hug from Puebla, México
Esteban Gutiérrez
Thank you for your support through good and bad times
Vettel F1 (México)
Who do you think is the best driver today?
Esteban Gutiérrez
That is a difficult question. Each driver has his own driving style
Juan Antonio Orozco (México)
What you have shown is the most your car can do?
Esteban Gutiérrez
This is all we have been able to do in the last three races.
Did you like the chat? What do you think was the most interesting interview? Would you like ESPN to have Esteban more often? Let us hear your comments!
