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Sergio Perez

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Key facts

Full name Sergio Michel Pérez Mendoza[1]
Nickname Checo[2]
Nationality Mexican[2]
Date of birth 26 January 1990[2]
Place of birth Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico[2]
Current F1 team Cadillac[2]

Sergio Pérez is a Mexican racing driver, known as 'Checo', who has competed in Formula One since 2011 and currently drives for Cadillac.

Context

Sergio Pérez, born on 26 January 1990 in Guadalajara, Mexico, is a Mexican racing driver known as 'Checo' [2]. He made his Formula One debut in 2011 and has driven for teams including Sauber, McLaren, Force India, Racing Point, Red Bull, and currently Cadillac [3]. In 2023, he finished runner-up in the World Championship [2]. His first F1 win came at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, and his first pole position at the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix [3].

Documented claims

  • Sergio Pérez finished runner-up in the 2023 Formula One World Championship. [2]
  • He has won six Grands Prix in Formula One. [2]
  • His first Formula One win was at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix. [3]

Questions and answers

Why is Sergio Perez sometimes called Checo?

Sergio Pérez is commonly known by the nickname 'Checo' [2].

What has happened to Sergio Perez?

Sergio Pérez currently drives for Cadillac in Formula One [2].

Will Sergio Perez return to F1?

Sergio Pérez is currently an F1 driver with Cadillac [2].

Sources

  1. Sergio Pérez — mclaren.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Sergio Perez - F1 Driver for Cadillac — formula1.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Driver Profile - Sergio Perez — kymillman.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports