Formula 1 is the premier class of motorsport, and in general most of the drivers come from European countries. Talent comes from all over the world, however, and in 2021 that will be Mexico’s Sergio Perez.
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
But many in the F1 community are wondering, will Perez be the first Mexican driver to be on the grid? The answer is not, there have been five drivers who graced the world of F1.
Who were the other Mexican drivers before Sergio Perez?
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
Perez is undoubtedly one of the best drivers in the Formula 1 field. Hence, many wonder who the other drivers were who represented Mexico on the illustrious stage of F1.
There were five drivers from Mexico who drove in F1. Hector Rebaque started with the Parmalat Racing Team in 1980 and 1981. Other drivers were the brothers Rodriguez, Pedro and Ricardo. Both drove for the iconic Italian team Ferrari, but first it was Ricardo and later Pedro followed in his footsteps.
Formula 1 F1 – United States Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA – October 24, 2021 Red Bulls Sergio Perez during a press conference after finishing third at the United States Grand Prix FIA / Handout via
Moises Solana was another driver who came from Mexico and started in Formula 1. He drove for the legendary BRM team and even had the chance to race in his country but unfortunately suffered a DNF.
Esteban Manuel Gutiérrez Gutiérrez was another Mexican in Formula 1 and had a permanent seat in Formula 1 until the 2016 season. However, he is currently reserve and development driver for the Mercedes F1 team.
View history: From Cristiano Ronaldo to Shaquille O’Neal: When other athletes mingled with F1 stars
Who won the last Mexican Grand Prix?
In the 2019 season, it was Lewis Hamilton who won the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. After being off the calendar last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mexican GP is now back.
Formula 1 F1 – United States Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA – October 22, 2021 Red Bulls Sergio Perez in the garage during practice REUTERS / Mike Blake
The Mexican GP will take place next weekend from November 5th to 7th. Do you think the Mexican with Perez at the wheel of the strong Red Bull will take home victory? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
DIVE DEEPER
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
The post Is Sergio Perez the first Mexican F1 driver? first appeared on monter-une-startup.
