Hailing from Mexico, Sergio Checo Perez is a racing driver who currently competes in Formula One for Red Bull Racing.

Checo Perez Age

Sergio Perez is 33 years old.

Checo Perez Height

Sergio Perez is 1.73m tall.

Checo Perez Nationality

He is of Mexican nationality.

Checo Perez Biography

Perez was born on January 26th, 1990 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.

Nicknamed ‘Checo,’ Perez has been in the sport since 2011 and in that time has raced for multiple different teams, regularly earning praise for his consistent driving style and ability to look after his tyres better than most.

He has driven for Sauber, McLaren, Force India and Racing Point and won his first-ever F1 Grand Prix in 2020 at the Sakhir GP for the latter.

He has since added three more wins to his tally. With victory in the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix and the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix.

He finished in third place in the 2022 Drivers’ standings, which represented his best season to date in F1.

Checo Perez Parents

He is the youngest child of Antonio Pérez Garibay and Marilú Mendoza de Pérez.

Checo Perez Siblings

 Paola Perez Mendoza is the sister, and Antonio Perez is the brother of Sergio Perez.

Checo Perez Wife

Perez is currently married to Carola Martinez. The couple married in 2018, and as of 2023, they have three children together, Carlota, Emilio, and Sergio Perez Jr. While not much is known about her, Carola is reportedly a social media influencer.

Perez has been married to Carola Martinez since 2018.

Checo Perez Net Worth

Perez’s net worth is valued at $30million.

This solidifies his position among the world’s wealthiest athletes, highlighting his prosperous Formula One career.

Sergio Perez’s impressive salary of $10 million is derived from his association with Red Bull since the 2021 season and his contract extension ensures his continued collaboration until 2024. This substantial income positions him among the elite group of highest-paid athletes across the world.

Sergio Perez’s earnings from race winnings and lucrative brand sponsorship deals are estimated at approximately $2 million annually.

He also currently resides in a luxury home in Mexico and reportedly owns over eight luxury cars.

Checo Perez Career

Sergio Perez is a popular member of the F1 paddock and this was demonstrated by the sheer delight at the news that he was going to be driving for Red Bull in 2021 after it looked as though he might be out of the sport as his time at Racing Point came to an end.

He began karting at a young age and quickly made a name for himself in the sport, winning multiple championships in Mexico before moving on to international competitions. In 2007, Perez made his debut in single-seater racing, competing in the British Formula 3 championship.

In 2011, Perez moved on to compete in the Formula One sector and was signed to drive for Sauber. Perez spent three seasons with Sauber before moving to McLaren and then Red Bull Racing in 2021 as a teammate to Max Verstappen. 

An experienced driver that regularly delivers good results on a Sunday, the Mexican will be hoping that he can be closer to the P1 in the standings in 2023.

In Max Verstappen, he has one of the toughest teammates on the grid and the pair delivered some great results for Red Bull, with them winning both championships in 2022.

Sergio Perez has successfully secured several notable sponsorships with Telcel and Telmex, being prominent backers throughout his career. Moreover, Claro, another telecommunications company, also supports him as a sponsor. These high-profile partnerships have played a crucial role in bolstering his racing journey.

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