Announcing that he will race in the Formula 2 team Charouz Racing in 2022, Cem Bölükbaşı made special statements to Demirören News Agency (DHA).
Expressing that he has mixed feelings, Cem said, “On the one hand, I am excited, on the other hand, it has developed so fast and we have struggled so much lately… Be it press releases, contracts. We wondered whether it will happen or not. It’s been 3-4 months. “We are struggling with this. I think I haven’t even realized it yet. We couldn’t even think about it and say ‘Wow’. This is the first time I’m experiencing it. And you can’t be happy without making an official statement. I’ve been waiting for this moment for about a week. I’m really excited,” he said.
“THE FEELING BETWEEN VIRTUAL AND REALITY IS CLOSER THAN WE EXPECTED”
Talking about the differences between esports and real racing, Cem Bölükbaşı said, “The feeling is very close. It is closer than we expected. Of course, there are big differences. But it is necessary to know what is close and what is far. “On the other hand, I try to distinguish things that are not virtual. Of course, it would be a great experience for me to race with them on the real track. (On competing in esports with important pilots) On the other hand, I am chasing him,” he said.
“IF STRONG NAMES ARE BEHIND YOU, YOU CAN TAKE STEPS TO BRING YOU AHEAD”
Commenting on how Oscar Piastri, who completed 2021 as the champion in Formula 2, could not find a seat in Formula 1, and the need for financial support of the pilots who will fight in Formula, Cem said, “The financial part of the job is always very important. Only Formula 2 champions. “It’s not enough to be a Formula 1 seat. I think Oscar Piastri will definitely find a Formula 1 seat. But financial support is very important. Even if you are a Formula 2 champion, there is a situation that is not enough. That’s why it is always very important who is behind you. If strong names are behind you, you can take steps to take you forward.” used the phrases.
“I HAVE NO FEAR”
Cem Bölükbaşı answered the question, “Even if I am a champion in Formula 2, it is very difficult for me to find a seat in Formula 1,” he said, “I do not have such a fear. “Apart from that, I trust the names behind me very much. There are big names behind us. I think there will be more to come. That’s why I don’t think I will be lacking in that regard, on the contrary, I think it will put me ahead, apart from my performance on the track.”
“THE STORY BELIEVE WITH US, I WOULD NOT BE HERE WITHOUT THEIR SUPPORT”
Talking about the importance of sponsor support on the way to formula, Bölükbaşı said: “This work has been started this year. I think it will continue. Because the more attention you attract, the better it becomes for the sponsor. We tried to teach this story to people at first. Because culture It’s more that you show an example as nothing like this has been done before. That’s why we enlarged the story, we drew attention to it. Right now, those who believe in the story are with us. We want those who believe to stay with us. They have become not only our sponsors, but our comrades and friends. Without their support, I couldn’t be here right now.”
Cem Bölükbaşı finally answered the question “Can you say I will be a champion in Formula 2”, and ended his words by giving the answer “I can say I will be a champion. Always”.
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