Sergio Michel "Checo" Perez Mendoza was born on January 26, 1990, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He is a Mexican Formula One driver who formerly raced for Red Bull Racing, as of December 2024. Pérez started karting at six and continued progressing through various categories, including British Formula 3 and the GP2 Series, before moving into Formula One with Sauber in 2011. He has driven for McLaren, Force India, and Racing Point.
In 2020, he achieved his first Formula One win at the Sakhir Grand Prix. Perez has since won multiple races for Red Bull Racing since joining the team in 2021. By December 2024, Perez had scored 152 points and was in eighth position in the Drivers Championship. His season features four podium finishes, including a season's best second at Saudi Arabia. Perez recently announced his departure from Red Bull.
What nationality is Sergio Perez?
Sergio Perez is of Mexican nationality and was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Being Mexican is an important part of who he is and greatly affects his career and personal life. He has always taken great pride in representing Mexico in international motorsport. In an interview with him in 2022 on YouTube, he spoke about his journey.
Perez's roots directly come from the Mexican ones. His father, Antonio Perez Garibay is a former racing car driver, though well-respected nowadays in Mexican motorsports. Sergio has two siblings - an older brother whose passion was that of a stock car race driver, Antonio Perez Mendoza, and Paola Perez, Sergio's sister.
Sergio Perez often goes by the nickname "Checo" in short for the name Sergio.
Perez has led the career of Mexican Formula 1 drivers in winning several Grand Prix races and is the most successful driver from Mexico in sporting history. His success boosts the interest of motorsport racing in Mexico and motivates new racers. Even under the stresses of Formula 1 races, Perez is a proud national who is often found to acknowledge numerous Mexican supporters for their best efforts to support them.
FAQs on Sergio Perez nationality
A. Sergio Perez's full name is Sergio Michel "Checo" Perez Mendoza.
A. Sergio Perez was born on January 26, 1990, in Guadalajara, Mexico.
A. Pérez has raced for Sauber, McLaren, Force India, and Red Bull Racing.
A. Perez made his Formula 1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix in 2011 driving for Sauber.
