Sergio Checo Pérez

Sergio “Checo” Pérez is a Mexican race car driver and one of the most accomplished Latin American figures in the history of Formula 1. His career is marked by perseverance, the ability to compete under pressure, and a unique skill for managing tires, reading the race, and strategically capitalizing on opportunities in one of the world’s most demanding sports.

After getting his start in karting in Mexico, he moved to Europe at a very young age to continue his professional development. He competed in various junior series before reaching Formula 1 in 2011 with Sauber. He later drove for McLaren, Force India, and Racing Point, building a reputation as a consistent driver and securing numerous podium finishes before claiming his first victory at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix.

In 2021, he joined Red Bull Racing, a team with which he secured new victories and was part of one of the team’s most successful periods. In 2023, he finished as runner-up in the drivers’ world championship, the best result ever achieved by a Mexican in the history of the series. His time with Red Bull ended after the 2024 season, and he was off the Formula 1 grid throughout 2025.

In 2026, he returned to the series as a driver for Cadillac, a new team joining the championship, where he was a teammate of Valtteri Bottas. His return marked the beginning of a new chapter in a career spanning more than fifteen years in the top tier of the sport. His experience enables him to address resilience, adaptation, mental preparation, strategy, teamwork, and sustained performance in environments of intense competitive pressure.