Quick Summary
- Born: Jan 26, 1990, Guadalajara, Jalisco
- 2026 team: Cadillac F1 Team, car No. 11, alongside Valtteri Bottas
- Career: 294 Grand Prix entries, 6 wins, 3 poles, 39 podiums
- Best season: 2nd in the 2023 World Championship with Red Bull
- Home race: 3rd at the Mexico City GP in 2021 and 2022, the first home podiums by a Mexican driver
Sergio “Checo” Pérez is the most successful Mexican driver in Formula 1 history. He came up through Sauber, McLaren and Force India/Racing Point, won his first Grand Prix at Sakhir in 2020 after a record 190 starts, and then spent four seasons at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen. After a year out in 2025, he returned in 2026 with the new Cadillac team.
F1 Career by Team
| Years | Team |
|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Sauber |
| 2013 | McLaren |
| 2014–2020 | Force India / Racing Point |
| 2021–2024 | Red Bull Racing |
| 2025 | Did not race |
| 2026 | Cadillac F1 Team |
Career Highlights
- 6 Grand Prix wins, including Azerbaijan twice (2021, 2023).
- First win: the 2020 Sakhir GP, after 190 starts, the most by any driver before a first victory.
- First pole: the 2022 Saudi Arabian GP, the first by a Mexican driver, after 219 races.
- 2023 runner-up in the World Championship.
- Home podiums: 3rd in Mexico City in 2021 and 2022.
2026 Season
Pérez and Valtteri Bottas are building Cadillac’s brand-new F1 team from scratch. Points have been hard to come by: in Monaco he crossed the line 10th but dropped to 15th after a 10-second penalty, costing the team what would have been its first point. His home race is the Mexico City Grand Prix, Oct 30–Nov 1.
FAQ
What team does Checo Pérez drive for in 2026?
Cadillac F1 Team, in car No. 11, alongside Valtteri Bottas.
How many F1 races has Sergio Pérez won?
Six, from 294 Grand Prix entries, with 3 poles and 39 podiums.
Has Checo Pérez won the Mexican Grand Prix?
No. His best home result is 3rd, in 2021 and 2022.
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Sources: Formula 1 – Sergio Pérez · ESPN – Cadillac confirms Pérez and Bottas · Formula 1 – Monaco penalty · Wikipedia – Sergio Pérez. Facts verified September 2026.