He also participated in several races in Shifter 125cc and competed in Master Kadets, where he finished on the podium. In his home race in Mexico, Prez took his third consecutive podium, for the first time in his career. The best drivers in the With his F1 future secure till the 2024 season end, he now wishes to go for the title against his teammate Verstappen, who would obviously want to extend his title count next year. He passed then-championship leader Sebastian Vettel for 3rd place with a few laps to go, making him the first driver to finish on the podium twice at the Baku City Circuit (in 2016 and 2018). This was caused by a group of creditors (including Prez) taking legal action against the team. A strong start to the season, including a 6th-place finish in Azerbaijan,[78] was followed by a string of eight races without points, the longest such string of his career. He came fifth in Belgium and sixth in Italy. Sorry, theres no story behind it! He had a strong start to the season and even achieved his first-ever win at the Sakhir Grand Prix. At the Canadian Grand Prix, Prez was again fighting for another podium finish until the car suffered braking issues, later resulting in losing the third-place position to both Red Bulls. With Pastor they're not doing anything that will teach him a lesson. And it didn't turn out to be as interesting as many would have expected. He then achieved his eighth career podium finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing 3rd after an incident-strewn race. Prez scored his fourth win at the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix. Alas, this confusion was cleared up by Sergio Perez himself in an interview back in 2013, asking the Mexican driver about his unusual nickname. Turns out, the story around it is a bit underwhelming: All Sergios is immediately given the moniker Checo in Mexico, where I grew up. -Lewis Hamilton. I really enjoy looking at the stock market and I even own some stocks too. Max Verstappen is calling his Red Bull Racing teammate a bad name. [60] Prez recorded a season-best fifth-place finish in India, finishing four seconds shy of the podium, a result that left him "extremely satisfied".[61]. Prez again let Verstappen through on lap 49, the team citing Verstappen being on the three stop compared to Prez's two. Sorry, theres no story behind it! And it didn't turn out to be as interesting as many would have expected. Responding to the question, Perez said, "In Mexico, where I come from, all Sergios are automatically given the nickname 'Checo'. [84] Three days before the British Grand Prix, he tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus which causes COVID-19. until he was successfully sued by the singer 17 times, when he cleverly changed a letter and outwitted his former inspiration. Prez moved to Europe in 2005 to compete in the German Formula BMW ADAC series. In the same year, he was also invited to attend the Easy Kart 125 Shootout, where he competed against drivers from around the world and won the race, again as the youngest driver. I really enjoy looking at the stock market and I even own some stocks too. Sergio Michel Checo Prez Mendoza (Spanish born 26 January 1990), is a Mexican racing driver who races in Formula One for Red Bull Racing, previously known as Sauber, McLaren, Force India. 32 years of age, he is in the senior years of his career. (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap). (Checo Perez)'s got so much rear! [120], At the British Grand Prix, Prez started fourth. Prez finished seventh in his first race, the Australian Grand Prix, impressing observers by stopping to change tyres only once, becoming the only driver in the field to make fewer than two stops. WebSergio Perez with his pet dogs Amid the COVID-19 lockdown, Checo Perez ordered a gaming setup for his home to replicate the feel of being in a formula 1 racing car. and Racing Point. Racing Point saw 2019 as a transitional season, with much of the work on that year's car being disrupted by the administration events of the previous year. The Formula 1 World Championship It is the main international motorsport competition, the most popular and also the most prestigious. [97], At the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix, Prez made his debut with the Red Bull Racing team finishing in 5th place. The reason given by the Red Bull superstar is not as interesting as it was thought. Prez finished the first three races of the season outside the points. Its not really that complicated or interesting. However, despite the admiration from fans, many are unaware of the origin of this nickname. The reason is pretty straightforward in Mexico, all Sergios are automatically given the nickname Checo. Conclusion Perez has built a reputation in F1 as a combat driver who loves to fight his way through the pack. [68] At the 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix during the first practice session he suffered a rear suspension failure and lost control of his car which led to a barrel roll that destroyed his car, he was able to walk away from the accident unscathed. He achieved his first pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, on his 215th race start in Formula 1; therefore breaking the record for most races before a first pole position and also becoming the first Mexican driver to achieve a pole position in F1. [24], On 4 October 2010, Sauber announced that Prez would join the team in 2011, replacing Nick Heidfeld. In Mexico, where I come from, all Sergios are The first app Checo looks at in the morning is the CNBC app to check on his investments in the stock market. And it didn't turn out to be as interesting as many would have expected. By Mauricio Saenz The reasoning behind Perezs nickname is, in fact, a simple one. "[116], At the Monaco Grand Prix, Prez qualified third, crashing at the Portier corner on his final attempt. [31] After taking part in the first practice session of the Canadian Grand Prix, Prez did not feel well enough and decided not to take any further part, and was replaced by Pedro de la Rosa.[32]. Oh, Ill pay a lot of beers. [10] He remained with Force India when the team went into administration in 2018 and reformed as the Racing Point team for 2019. However, this iconic defense by Checo cant take credit away from his attacking skills! WebSergio Perez with his pet dogs Amid the COVID-19 lockdown, Checo Perez ordered a gaming setup for his home to replicate the feel of being in a formula 1 racing car. Many observers praised his performance despite his late-race error,[36][37][38] taking Sauber's best result as an independent team. [109] Verstappen praised Perez after the race stating Its very rare to have a team mate like that he was a real team player and I really hope we can continue this for a long time.[110]. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in 1990, Sergio Prez was interested in motor racing from an early age. Prez was unable to keep up with Verstappen, attributing it to tyre degradation. After a safety car, he recovered and was battling Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for second, where he ultimately finished. His three wins and 13 podiums in the last two years only tell a little story about the aggression that he has carried into the 2020 season. 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. Sorry, theres no story behind it! he concluded. I really think I drive fairly. ago Checo Checks The Stock Market. By Mauricio Saenz The first one is when, in 2013, Perez himself shed light on why he is called Checo. [129], At the final round in Abu Dhabi, Prez and Leclerc were tied on 280 points for second place. [114] He overtook Carlos Sainz Jr. at the start and later fought with George Russell for third place, which turned into a battle for second after teammate Max Verstappen went wide. until he was successfully sued by the singer 17 times, when he cleverly changed a letter and outwitted his former inspiration. [79], In a similar manner to 2018, Prez fared far better during the second half of the season. -Lewis Hamilton. Someone who is called Sergio in Mexico its like for Jose is PePe or Jesus = Chuy, Alejandro= Alex. The Chinese Grand Prix saw him start in 12th position and he struggled during the race as well as making contact with several drivers en route to 17th. He Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Prez is the youngest child of Antonio Prez Garibay and Maril Mendoza de Prez; he also has an older sister Paola and an older brother Antonio,[13] a retired stock car racing driver who competed in the NASCAR Mexico Series. In Mexico, where I come from, all Sergios are automatically given the nickname Checo. 32 years of age, he is in the senior years of his career. Another points finish came with 9th place in Spain. On the first lap, Prez was hit by Leclerc and went from 2nd place to 18th and last. and Racing Point. 3. The reason is pretty straightforward in Mexico, all Sergios are automatically given the nickname Checo. Conclusion Perez has built a reputation in F1 as a combat driver who loves to fight his way through the pack. At the United States Grand Prix, Perez had one of his most competitive weekends of the season, out-qualifying the Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas and starting 3rd behind teammate Verstappen and the other Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton, before finishing in the same position, albeit over 42 seconds behind eventual winner Verstappen, due to a drinks failure on the first lap. Formula 1: How did Sergio Perez almost become a soccer player? Includes points scored by other drivers. He recovered to 3rd in the sprint race. He was the third-youngest driver to take part in the series. All Sergios is immediately given the moniker Checo in Mexico, where I grew up. He ruined [Lewis] Hamilton's race (in Valencia), he ruined my race in Monaco by doing stupid things. [29] He was seen holding his hands around his head in an attempt to protect it just before the final impact. Sergio Perez revealed in 2013 the reason behind his nickname. Leclercs emotional phone call to Perez after Mexican GP. [48] At the Belgian Grand Prix, he made it into Q3 and qualified fifth fastest. being short for Joseph. Bad as in awesome. Prez was unable to overtake Russell so he let Verstappen through, who too was unable to overtake Russell due to an issue with his DRS. Sorry, theres no story behind it!" Prez finished the season with 190 points, scoring 1 win and 5 podiums. He dropped to 7th in the championship after finishing 9th in Britain, behind his teammate and Verstappen finished 4th. Prez later added: "Just look at the last races. After qualifying third in the rain, Prez passed Max Verstappen and went from third to second, only behind his teammate Lance Stroll, starting with full wet rain tyres and changing for intermediate tyres on lap 10 of 58. He lost a position at the start to Lewis Hamilton because of getting boxed in and got the position back on lap 10. The nickname is a shortened version of Prezs last name, a trend common to many drivers across the world. Prez finished in second place, behind Verstappen, giving Red Bull another 1-2 result. [53] He also replaced Hamilton in McLaren's cartoon Tooned. The reason given by the Red Bull superstar is not as interesting as it was thought. Interestingly, the name Pepe is also given to Mexican people called Jose Luis, with Jose, in some cases. (Video) Mexican Spanish: DEJA CHECO (Mexican Spanish) How much do The deal was officially confirmed at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Prez signing a new two-year contract, until the end of the 2016 season.[67]. In Mexico, where I come from, all Sergios are automatically given the nickname Checo. The best drivers in the [17] The brothers are friends of Mexican footballer Javier Hernndez. "[47], For the German Grand Prix, Prez started in 17th position but was able to make his way through the field, and ultimately finished the race in 6th place. Flag. As a literature student He made his Formula One debut driving for Sauber during the 2011 season. He saw his first race when F1 visited India in 2011, and since then, his romance with the sport has been seasonal until he took up this role in 2020. During qualifying on Saturday he came 11th. The session was suspended, and marshals and medical personnel extricated Prez from his car. He won with a 7.5 second advantage to Leclerc. Whats the name were talking about? In Monaco, Prez scored his sixth (and Force India's fourth) podium finish in wet and changing conditions and moved to ninth in the Drivers' Championship standings. Formula One F1 United States Grand Prix Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, U.S. October 23, 2022 Red Bulls Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez during the drivers parade ahead of the race REUTERS/Brian Snyder. Away from us, he loves to snuggle inside his books. When he started driving, Sergio always entered races as Chico! I've had some tough fights in F1 but not quite as dirty as that. [16], Both Prez brothers are association football fans, stating that they thought about leaving car racing to play professionally. Checo is the nickname given to all people called Sergio in Mexico, according to the man himself. Checo is the nickname given to all people called Sergio in Mexico, according to the man himself. Someone who is called Sergio in Mexico its like for Jose is PePe or Jesus = Chuy, Alejandro= Alex. being short for Joseph. He was allowed to live in a restaurant owned by his team manager for four months. [105] Ultimately, however, the race was red-flagged after just two laps under the safety car, resulting in a result of 20th place, although he was later promoted to 19th due to a penalty given to Lance Stroll. was operated for. [65] At the Austrian Grand Prix, Prez set his third fastest lap of his career whilst also giving Force India their third fastest lap in their history. In the Australian Grand Prix, he finished 11th but was moved up to 10th to get his first point for Force India due to Daniel Ricciardo being disqualified for breaching fuel limits. Its the . (Checo Perez)'s got so much rear! In Japan he took eighth place, before a sixteenth-place finish in Korea, tenth in India, and an eleventh-place finish in Abu Dhabi. The origins of the nickname Checo Sergio Perez In an interview in 2013, Perez was asked how he got his nickname. Prez drove for the Campos Grand Prix team in the 200809 GP2 Asia Series, partnering Russian driver Vitaly Petrov. Despite having to start from seventh on the grid he made his way up to fourth before passing Kimi Rikknen on the last lap of the race for third, making it his second podium in three races.[71][72]. Prez inherited the lead after Stroll made a pitstop, and on lap 37 he got overtaken by Lewis Hamilton for the lead. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports. Its going to be good,, However, this iconic defense by Checo cant take credit away from his attacking skills! Prez achieved his ninth F1 podium at the Turkish Grand Prix. The Formula 1 World Championship It is the main international motorsport competition, the most popular and also the most prestigious. In the race, Carlos Sainz Jr. retired after a crash, meaning Prez ran third for most of the race. Manan Goel is a Formula 1 author at EssentiallySports. In December, Prez signed with Red Bull Racing for the 2021 season. This was followed by a gearbox failure while running seventh in Italy, before he scored a point in Singapore after losing ninth place to Felipe Massa. Unable to pass the Mercedes, Prez then switched strategies and pitted for fresh tyres and chased down Bottas in the final stages. And it didn't turn out to be as interesting as many would have expected. The reason given by the Red Bull superstar is not as interesting as it was thought. After the pit stops played out, Prez ultimately finished second behind his teammate Verstappen, giving Red Bull another 1-2 finish. By Mauricio Saenz In the finale at Abu Dhabi, when Max Verstappen was trailing over 8 seconds behind Lewis Hamilton in a do-or-die race for the championship, it was Sergio Perez who defended against all odds, bringing the gap down to almost a second, which later helped Max clinch the drivers championship. Prez finished the season with 305 points, with 2 wins, 1 pole position, 11 podiums and 3 fastest laps, his best season in Formula 1 yet. [73][74] He was very consistent with his highest finish in 2017 a fourth place in Spain after two rivals collided at the start, and a third retired mid-race with a power unit failure. He later made the same mistake while overtaking Lewis Hamilton, again losing time. However, he faced criticism after a poor performance in Singapore. Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. In 2020, Perez signed with Racing Point, which was later renamed Aston Martin. After the Hungarian Grand Prix, Force India was put into administration. This was the first win for a Mexican driver since Pedro Rodrguez won the 1970 Belgian Grand Prix 50 years prior.[94][95]. The ambiance between you guys has been fantastic he says you owe him a beer for Abu Dhabi. The team was re-admitted into the championship as a new teamRacing Point Force Indiakeeping Prez and Ocon as their drivers. The race was shortened to 59 laps because of the 3 hour time limit due to safety cars and an hour-long delay. Prez was subsequently given a five-place grid penalty for the next race, as the stewards decided he changed his racing line, causing Massa to crash into him. [5] Prez has a contract with Red Bull Racing until the end of the 2024 season. Its not actually that complicated or exciting, he said. Prez took seven points finishes from nine races in the second half of the season. It was confirmed that he would also miss the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, as he had again tested positive for COVID-19. According to him, as quoted by the Sun, Its not really that complicated or interesting. Sergio Perez reveals why he is named Checo The Mexican race driver back in 2013 explained why his famous name called him. -Lewis Hamilton. He overtook Leclerc at the start and led every lap. In Mexico, where I come from, all Sergios are automatically given the nickname Checo. Interestingly, the name Pepe is also given to Mexican people called Jose Luis, with Jose, in some cases. 32 years of age, he is in the senior years of his career. Except for a retirement in Singapore due to an oil leak,[80] he scored points in every race after the summer break, including a strong 6th-place finish in Belgium. 3. He finished fourth overall, equalling his best championship result set in 2020. Sergio Perez reveals why he is named Checo It's not really that complicated or interesting. [39] However, Prez later told reporters that he expected to stay with Sauber until at least the end of the 2012 season. Prez experienced a difficult start to the season for the first four races due to an uncompetitive VJM09, but scored points with a ninth-place in Russia. Sorry, theres no story behind it! he concluded. Prez conducted the test with fellow academy member Jules Bianchi. Due to this, he was unable to participate in the British Grand Prix. Prez competed in the US-based Skip Barber National Championship in 2004. [citation needed] This drive won him plaudits and fuelled speculation of a move to Ferrari in the near future. He would play racing games on the setup, which had a real-life car seat, steering wheel, and pedals for acceleration and brake. The race hit the three-hour limit, and Prez held on to win the third race of his Formula One career, from Sainz and his teammate Verstappen. He failed to start the Malaysian Grand Prix, after his car encountered gearbox issues before the start of the race. The reasons why Sergio "Checo" Perez is a faithful follower of Club America. Bad as in awesome. [113][5] He led the race until lap 16, where he pitted after coming under pressure from a potential undercut from Leclerc in 2nd. Sorry, theres no story behind it!" Sergio Perez responded to the topic of why he is known as Checo in 2013. In the dying laps of the race he was able to close the gap to 0.5 seconds, but was not able to make the pass as he went wide at turn 14 and fell back, finishing 2.2 seconds behind Alonso in second. Three consecutive points finishes followed, with 7th-place finishes in Austria and Germany. He moved to Arden International for the main 2009 GP2 Series, driving alongside fellow Formula Three graduate Edoardo Mortara. His best race of the season was in Russia, where he scored his first podium of 2015 and Force India's third-ever. Prez raced for Red Bull Racing in 2021, replacing Alex Albon - who was demoted to the role of reserve and test driver [96] - and partnering Max Verstappen. After Max Verstappens triumph in the Abu Dhabi GP, which made him the absolute champion of F1, social media exploded because of the shocking rythm of the race and all the actions that were experienced in it, highlighting especially the participation of Sergio Checo Prez. On Sunday, he climbed through the field to second place, passing on track, among others, Kimi Rikknen, Nico Rosberg, Felipe Massa and Alonso. The 2015 season started with a 10th place for Prez in Australia, followed by a 13th in Malaysia, an 11th in China and an eighth in Bahrain. The reasoning behind Perezs nickname is, in fact, a simple one. The Mexican racer has an elder sister Paola and his elder brother Antonio, who is a retired stock car racing driver. being short for Joseph. The nickname is a shortened version of Prezs last name, a trend common to many drivers across the world. Unlike most of the drivers in the field, Prez started the race on hard tyres and changed to the medium tyres on lap 29,[51] allowing him to lead the Grand Prix for five laps. He was temporarily replaced by Nico Hlkenberg. Sergio Perez responded to the topic of why he is known as Checo in 2013. After Max Verstappens triumph in the Abu Dhabi GP, which made him the absolute champion of F1, social media exploded because of the shocking rythm of the race and all the actions that were experienced in it, highlighting especially the participation of Sergio Checo Prez. [55] He started the Malaysian Grand Prix from ninth on the grid, and finished the race in the same position, scoring his first points for McLaren. But he has also faced many challenges and faced criticism for his inconsistency on the track. Sergio Perez, otherwise known as Checo, is a Formula One driver from Mexico. To watch Sergio 'Checo' Perez in action, follow the 2021 F1 season as the Mexican drives alongside Max Verstappen for Red Bull Racing Honda. On Lap 31, after not being allowed to switch with Verstappen by the team, Prez overtook Russell on the medium tyres when his teammate pitted and took the lead of the race, Charles Leclerc having retired earlier. He remained 7th in the standings for the rest of the season. The Mexican racer has an elder sister Paola and his elder brother Antonio, who is a retired stock car racing driver. [4] He also earned his first Formula One pole position at the 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, breaking the record for the most races before a first pole position at 215. [90][91] Prez was 3rd for the majority of the Bahrain Grand Prix after starting 5th, but an MGU-K electrical issue struck with only a few laps to go, forcing him to pull over and retire the car with flames billowing out of the power unit. In the next round, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Prez qualified 7th as he was unable set a representative time in Q3 due to red flags. Why Is Sergio Perez Called Checo? He finished the season in 10th place in the championship with 52 points, comfortably ahead of teammate Stroll. Alas, this confusion was cleared up by Sergio Perez himself in an interview back in 2013, asking the Mexican driver about his unusual nickname. Turns out, the story around it is a bit underwhelming: Many even believe he got a stint with a good team very late in his career despite having some impressive skills. The reasoning behind Perezs nickname is, in fact, a simple one. [103], At the 2021 French Grand Prix, Prez qualified in 4th place, starting behind Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas. In a post-season video, it was Max who quipped about Checo. The reasoning behind Perezs nickname is, in fact, a simple one. In France, he retired from the race with an engine failure. Sergio Perezs F1 career has been a show of continuous and rigorous hard work, and it would be absolutely justified if we said that he has aged like a fine wine! And its been the same for him at Red Bull, but thanks to his heroics and teamwork, hes as much of a fan favorite as Max Verstappen. But the thing that happened most notably at Red Bull was the recognition of his talents and skills, which came into the spotlight. Post-race, he was investigated for a safety car infringement; ultimately his win was allowed to stand, with him receiving a reprimand and a 5 second penalty. Leclerc was awarded a 5 second time penalty, which elevated Prez to second in the race, giving Red Bull their fifth 1-2 result of the season. [117][118] The race started in wet conditions with everyone on the full wet tyres. When he started driving, Sergio always entered races as Chico! Why is Sergio Perez called Checo? In 1999, he raced in the 80cc Shifter category, taking three wins and finisheing third in the championship. Flag. In Mexico, where I come from, all Sergios are automatically given the nickname Checo. said Perez. [54] This also ended Prez' association with Ferrari, as he was released from its driver academy. He himself believes that he deserves more credit for his attack, as he said in an interview quoted by the Sports Rush, I prefer to be the minister of attack. being short for Joseph. He collided with his teammate Ocon on the opening lap, causing Ocon to crash into a wall and retire from the race. Sorry, theres no story behind it!. Soon something serious will happen so he has to calm down. Its not really that complicated or interesting. Discover more news. The penalty also meant his teammate Max Verstappen won the championship. [45] On lap 12 of the British Grand Prix, he collided with Pastor Maldonado, forcing him to retire with broken suspension. In Mexico, where I come from, all Sergios are automatically given the nickname Checo. said Perez. Horner said, Hiring Checo is a bit of a risk. In Mexico, where I come from, all Sergios are automatically given the nickname 'Checo'. Throughout most of the race, Prez successfully prevented Leclerc from re-overtaking him. [62] On 12 December 2013 (exactly a month after it was announced he would leave McLaren), Force India confirmed that Prez would join Nico Hlkenberg in their driver line-up for 2014 in a 15 million Euro deal.
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