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Perez Sergio(Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 26/01/1990)
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11Biography of F1 driver Perez Sergio
Website: sergioperez.mx
Sergio Perez Mendoza, known as Checo, was born on 26 January 1990 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He took his first steps in karting as a child and, while still very young, moved to Europe to build a structured path through the junior single-seater categories. His development from the early stages was marked by a trait that would remain constant throughout his Formula 1 career: the ability to read races and manage tyres with great effectiveness.
After his first experiences in single-seaters, in 2007 he competed in British Formula 3 and won the National Class title with T-Sport, achieving a high number of seasonal victories that quickly propelled him towards higher categories. In the following years he continued his apprenticeship between Formula 3 and international series, eventually reaching GP2, where he built a reputation as a fast but also very solid race-pace driver.
The decisive step came in the 2010 GP2 Series season: with Barwa Addax Team he finished second in the championship, scoring five victories and confirming himself among the best prospects of the junior scene. That season, for consistency and results, represented the direct springboard to Formula 1.
Perez made his Formula 1 debut in 2011 with Sauber. Already in 2012 came the breakthrough: he achieved his first career podiums and established himself as one of the reference points in tyre management, exploiting aggressive or alternative strategies and showing a remarkable ability to extend stints without losing performance. His form led to a high-profile move in 2013 to McLaren, a season however compromised by an uncompetitive car that limited results despite good individual performances.
From 2014 to 2018 he entered a long and very consistent cycle with Force India. During these years Perez became a cornerstone of the midfield, collecting numerous points finishes and several podiums, consolidating his image as an extremely effective driver in tactical races, management phases and high-degradation events.
In 2019 he moved to Racing Point, the structure that would later evolve into the Aston Martin project. The 2020 season marked his symbolic result: at the Sakhir Grand Prix he secured his first Formula 1 victory, recovering from first-lap contact and managing the decisive phases of the race with great clarity.
In 2021 he was signed by Red Bull as team-mate to Max Verstappen. From his first year he contributed significantly to the team effort and took a victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. In 2022 he delivered his best season in terms of final championship position, finishing third in the 2022 World Championship, with particularly prestigious victories at Monaco and Singapore.
In December 2024 the official separation between Perez and Red Bull was announced. As a result, he is not on the grid as a full-time driver in 2025, while evaluating a return linked to the market surrounding the new 2026 technical era.
From a technical perspective, Perez is associated with a smooth driving style that is gentle on tyres, effective in preserving traction and long-run performance. A curiosity concerns the number 11, chosen as his personal identifier throughout his career.
In 2026 Sergio Perez Mendoza will return to the grid as a full-time race driver with Cadillac, selected by the new American team for its Formula 1 debut.
Current season statistics
Formula 1 Season*
| Year | Team | Chassis | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cadillac | Mac-26 | 0 |
| 2024 | Red Bull | RB20 | 152 |
| 2023 | Red Bull | RB19 | 285 |
| 2022 | Red Bull | RB18 | 305 |
| 2021 | Red Bull | RB16B | 190 |
| 2020 | Racing Point | RP20 | 125 |
| 2019 | Racing Point | RP19 | 52 |
| 2018 | Force India | VJM11 | 62 |
| 2017 | Force India | VJM10 | 100 |
| 2016 | Force India | VJM09 | 101 |
| 2015 | Force India | VJM08 | 78 |
| 2014 | Force India | VJM07 | 59 |
| 2013 | McLaren | MP4-28 | 49 |
| 2012 | Sauber | C31 | 66 |
| 2011 | Sauber | C30 | 14 |
Qualifying teammate battle
| Year | Team | Teammate | Win | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cadillac F1 Team (Mac-26) | Bottas V. | 10 VS 8 | |
| 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing (RB20) | Verstappen M. | 2 VS 22 | |
| 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing (RB19) | Verstappen M. | 3 VS 19 | |
| 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing (RB18) | Verstappen M. | 5 VS 17 | |
| 2021 | Red Bull Racing (RB16B) | Verstappen M. | 2 VS 20 | |
| 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team (RP20) | Stroll L. | 10 VS 11 | |
| 2019 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team (RP19) | Stroll L. | 18 VS 3 | |
| 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team (VJM11) | Ocon E. | 5 VS 16 | |
| 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team (VJM10) | Ocon E. | 13 VS 7 | |
| 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team (VJM09) | Hulkenberg N. | 9 VS 12 | |
| 2015 | Sahara Force India F1 Team (VJM08) | Hulkenberg N. | 8 VS 11 | |
| 2014 | Sahara Force India F1 Team (VJM07) | Hulkenberg N. | 7 VS 12 | |
| 2013 | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes (MP4-28) | Button J. | 10 VS 9 | |
| 2012 | Sauber F1 Team (C31) | Kobayashi K. | 12 VS 8 | |
| 2011 | Sauber F1 Team (C30) | Kobayashi K. | 11 VS 7 | |
| Total | 125 VS 182 | |||
Best results in Formula 1 *
| Grand Prix | Team | Chassis | Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 10 |
| United States GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 7 |
| Singapore GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 10 |
| Italian GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 8 |
| Dutch GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 6 |
| Belgian GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 7 |
| Hungarian GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 7 |
| Austrian GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 7 |
| Spanish GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 8 |
| Emilia Romagna GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 8 |
| Miami GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 4 |
| Chinese GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 3 |
| Japanese GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 2 |
| Australian GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 5 |
| Saudi Arabian GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 2 |
| Bahrain GP 2024 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB20 | 2 |
| Abu Dhabi GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 4 |
| Las Vegas GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 3 |
| Brazilian GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 4 |
| United States GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 4 |
| Qatar GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 10 |
| Singapore GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 8 |
| Italian GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 2 |
| Dutch GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 4 |
| Belgian GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 2 |
| Hungarian GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 3 |
| British GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 6 |
| Austrian GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 3 |
| Canadian GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 6 |
| Spanish GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 4 |
| Miami GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 2 |
| Azerbaijan GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 1 |
| Australian GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 5 |
| Saudi Arabian GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 1 |
| Bahrain GP 2023 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB19 | 2 |
| Abu Dhabi GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 3 |
| Brazilian GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 7 |
| Mexican GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 3 |
| United States GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 4 |
| Japanese GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 2 |
| Singapore GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 1 |
| Italian GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 6 |
| Dutch GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 5 |
| Belgian GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 2 |
| Hungarian GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 5 |
| French GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 4 |
| British GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 2 |
| Azerbaijan GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 2 |
| Monaco GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 1 |
| Spanish GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 2 |
| Miami GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 4 |
| Emilia Romagna GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 2 |
| Australian GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 2 |
| Saudi Arabian GP 2022 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | RB18 | 4 |
| Qatar GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 4 |
| Turkish GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 3 |
| Styrian GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 4 |
| Portuguese GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 4 |
| Brazilian GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 4 |
| Mexican GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 3 |
| United States GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 3 |
| Russian GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 9 |
| Italian GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 5 |
| Dutch GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 8 |
| Austrian GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 6 |
| French GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 3 |
| Azerbaijan GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 1 |
| Monaco GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 4 |
| Spanish GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 5 |
| Bahrain GP 2021 | Red Bull Racing | RB16B | 5 |
| Sakhir GP 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP20 | 1 |
| Emilia Romagna GP 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP20 | 6 |
| Portuguese GP 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP20 | 7 |
| Eifel GP 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP20 | 4 |
| Toscana GP 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP20 | 5 |
| Styrian GP 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP20 | 6 |
| Russian GP 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP20 | 4 |
| Italian GP 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP20 | 10 |
| Belgian GP 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP20 | 10 |
| Hungarian GP 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP20 | 7 |
| Austrian GP 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP20 | 6 |
| Turkish GP 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP20 | 2 |
| Spanish GP 2020 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP20 | 5 |
| Abu Dhabi GP 2019 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP19 | 7 |
| Brazilian GP 2019 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP19 | 9 |
| United States GP 2019 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP19 | 10 |
| Mexican GP 2019 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP19 | 7 |
| Japanese GP 2019 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP19 | 8 |
| Russian GP 2019 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP19 | 7 |
| Italian GP 2019 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP19 | 7 |
| Belgian GP 2019 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP19 | 6 |
| Azerbaijan GP 2019 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP19 | 6 |
| Chinese GP 2019 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP19 | 8 |
| Bahrain GP 2019 | SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team | RP19 | 10 |
| Abu Dhabi GP 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM11 | 8 |
| Brazilian GP 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM11 | 10 |
| United States GP 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM11 | 8 |
| Japanese GP 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM11 | 7 |
| Russian GP 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM11 | 10 |
| Italian GP 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM11 | 7 |
| Belgian GP 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM11 | 5 |
| German GP 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM11 | 7 |
| British GP 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM11 | 10 |
| Austrian GP 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM11 | 7 |
| Spanish GP 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM11 | 9 |
| Azerbaijan GP 2018 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM11 | 3 |
| Abu Dhabi GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 7 |
| Brazilian GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 9 |
| Mexican GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 7 |
| United States GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 8 |
| Japanese GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 7 |
| Malaysian GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 6 |
| Singapore GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 5 |
| Italian GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 9 |
| Hungarian GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 8 |
| British GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 9 |
| Austrian GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 7 |
| Canadian GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 5 |
| Spanish GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 4 |
| Russian GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 6 |
| Chinese GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 9 |
| Bahrain GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 7 |
| Australian GP 2017 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM10 | 7 |
| Abu Dhabi GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 8 |
| Brazilian GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 4 |
| Mexican GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 10 |
| United States GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 8 |
| Japanese GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 7 |
| Malaysian GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 6 |
| Singapore GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 8 |
| Italian GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 8 |
| Belgian GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 5 |
| German GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 10 |
| British GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 6 |
| European GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 3 |
| Canadian GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 10 |
| Monaco GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 3 |
| Spanish GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 7 |
| Russian GP 2016 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM09 | 9 |
| Abu Dhabi GP 2015 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM08 | 5 |
| Mexican GP 2015 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM08 | 8 |
| United States GP 2015 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM08 | 5 |
| Russian GP 2015 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM08 | 3 |
| Singapore GP 2015 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM08 | 7 |
| Italian GP 2015 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM08 | 6 |
| Belgian GP 2015 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM08 | 5 |
| British GP 2015 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM08 | 9 |
| Austrian GP 2015 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM08 | 9 |
| Monaco GP 2015 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM08 | 7 |
| Bahrain GP 2015 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM08 | 8 |
| Australian GP 2015 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM08 | 10 |
| Abu Dhabi GP 2014 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM07 | 7 |
| Russian GP 2014 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM07 | 10 |
| Japanese GP 2014 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM07 | 10 |
| Singapore GP 2014 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM07 | 7 |
| Italian GP 2014 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM07 | 7 |
| Belgian GP 2014 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM07 | 8 |
| Austrian GP 2014 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM07 | 6 |
| German GP 2014 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM07 | 10 |
| Spanish GP 2014 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM07 | 9 |
| Chinese GP 2014 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM07 | 9 |
| Bahrain GP 2014 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM07 | 3 |
| Australian GP 2014 | Sahara Force India F1 Team | VJM07 | 10 |
| Korean GP 2013 | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes | MP4-28 | 10 |
| Brazilian GP 2013 | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes | MP4-28 | 6 |
| Abu Dhabi GP 2013 | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes | MP4-28 | 9 |
| United States GP 2013 | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes | MP4-28 | 7 |
| Indian GP 2013 | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes | MP4-28 | 5 |
| Singapore GP 2013 | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes | MP4-28 | 8 |
| Hungarian GP 2013 | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes | MP4-28 | 9 |
| German GP 2013 | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes | MP4-28 | 8 |
| Spanish GP 2013 | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes | MP4-28 | 9 |
| Bahrain GP 2013 | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes | MP4-28 | 6 |
| Malaysian GP 2013 | Vodafone McLaren Mercedes | MP4-28 | 9 |
| Singapore GP 2012 | Sauber F1 Team | C31 | 10 |
| Italian GP 2012 | Sauber F1 Team | C31 | 2 |
| German GP 2012 | Sauber F1 Team | C31 | 6 |
| European GP 2012 | Sauber F1 Team | C31 | 9 |
| Canadian GP 2012 | Sauber F1 Team | C31 | 3 |
| Malaysian GP 2012 | Sauber F1 Team | C31 | 2 |
| Australian GP 2012 | Sauber F1 Team | C31 | 8 |
| Indian GP 2011 | Sauber F1 Team | C30 | 10 |
| Japanese GP 2011 | Sauber F1 Team | C30 | 8 |
| Singapore GP 2011 | Sauber F1 Team | C30 | 10 |
| British GP 2011 | Sauber F1 Team | C30 | 7 |
| Spanish GP 2011 | Sauber F1 Team | C30 | 9 |
