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Top 10 Fascinating facts about Sergio P茅rez

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Sergio Michel Perez Mendoza is a Mexican racing driver who races in Formula One for Red Bull Racing.

However, he has previously driven for McLaren, Sauber, Racing Point, and Force India.

Furthermore, he won his first Formula One Grand Prix at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix breaking the record for the number of starts before a race win at 190.

He also earned his first Formula One position at the 2020 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix breaking the record for the most races before a first pole position at 215.

In addition, Sergio has a contract with Red Bull Racing until the end of the 2024 season. Here are the top 10 fascinating facts about Sergio Perez.

1. Sergio Perez is a Golfer

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Perez began playing golf at the age of 17 when he moved to England and he currently plays with a handicap of 18.

Furthermore, he said 鈥�My first experience was a friend of mine took me to the driving range and shortly after that I bought my first set of clubs.

But unfortunately, now I鈥檓 not able to play very often in the season maybe about 10 times. Although in the offseason I play probably twice a week. I really enjoy it.鈥�

2. He checks the Stock Market every morning since he Owns some stocks

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CNBC app is the first app Perez looks at in the morning to check on his investments in the stock market. 

鈥�I really enjoy looking at the stock market and I even own some stocks too.

If you look at it every single day and go through a lot of emotions one day is very good and one day is very bad and it鈥檚 like with racing it doesn鈥檛 matter what you do it鈥檚 where you finish. Overall just really like it and generally, I think it鈥檚 a good investment.鈥�

3. Sergio Perez has his own Foundation

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In his hometown of Guadalajara Perez set up a charity called The Checo Perez Foundation in 2012 to help strengthen vulnerable groups specifically children and it鈥檚 something his very proud of.

Furthermore, he said this in an interview 鈥�it鈥檚 nice because you can help the people out there that are less fortunate than yourself.

As a charity, we鈥檝e done a lot over the years. For example, we had a bad earthquake three years ago and we focused on helping with that. We gave houses back to those that lost them. I鈥檓 very proud of the work the foundation has done.

4. He did not have a Role Model growing up

A lot of athletes say they didn鈥檛 really have an idol that propelled them to want to become a driver and Perez is no different.

鈥�I didn鈥檛 really have a role model I just admired people that are successful at their work and in their private lives.鈥� He said.

5. The reason why he has the Nickname “Checo”

For non-Spanish speakers, the nickname Checo may seem to have great meaning behind it or even perhaps an in-joke from Perez鈥檚 friends and family.

However, this confusion was cleared up by Sergio Perez himself in an interview that was back in 2013.

He was asked about his 鈥�unusual nickname鈥� he said 鈥渋t鈥檚 not really that complicated or interesting. In Mexico where I come from all Sergio鈥檚 are automatically given the nickname.鈥�

6. If he wasn鈥檛 an F1 driver, he could have considered a Career in Banking or Law

Given his relationship with businessman Carlos Slim, it鈥檚 not surprising that Sergio Perez would have ambitions outside of racing in more executive spaces such as law and finance.

However, as a result of his fascination with the stock market and businesses as a whole.

Furthermore, Perez has gone on record to say he would鈥檝e considered a career in banking or law had he not become a professional racing driver.

He said 鈥�I would like to have been a banker or a lawyer. They both have a lot of adrenaline similar to the stock market and that鈥檚 what I鈥檇 say is similar to racing.鈥�

7. Sergio Perez鈥檚 Net Worth

Sergio Perez鈥檚 net worth is approximately 30 million dollars.

However, he stands as the fourth best driver on the grid with a salary of approximately 8 million dollars at Red Bull for the 2021 season.

Furthermore, his real investments seem to stem from his long-standing endorsements from Telcel and Telmex.

8. He replaced Lewis Hamilton at McLaren

Perez鈥檚 second season at Sauber was impressive enough to catch the eye of some of the bigger names on the grid.

However, in a shock move, Perez was called in to replace Lewis Hamilton at McLaren.

Furthermore, he was only on the team for one year before making another massive move to drive for Force India.

9. Sergio Perez wrote his name in the History Books when he won the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix

Despite not having a championship title to his name Perez has undoubtedly written his name in the history books with a massive win at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix.

Perez who finds himself last at the end of the first lap powered his way through the field to sit comfortably on the podium.

However, when Mercedes messed up the tire sets on Russell and Bottas鈥� cars Perez found himself leading the race with only a few laps to go.

Furthermore, once he crossed the finish line he became the record holder for the Longest wait to win a Grand Prix in Formula 1 history.

10. He helped Pay Salaries for F1 staff

Perez is by far one of the friendliest and kindest drivers on the grid however this is evident when he decided to personally cover some of the staff salaries at Force India when they went through a tough time financially.

Furthermore, Perez was also instrumental in the team being put into Liquidation as he took legal action against the team to save many essential jobs.

This saw the team saved by a consortium of investors led by billionaire Laurence Stroll.

Conclusion 

As one of Formula one鈥檚 most popular drivers who pursues perfection both on and off the track, there is no doubt that Sergio Perez will continue to impress, entertain and support those around him for years to come.