Sergio Michel " Checo " Pérez Mendoza (Latin American Spanish: [ˈseɾxjo ˈpeɾes] ⓘ; born 26 January 1990) is a Mexican racing driver who most recently competed in Formula One from 2011 to 2024 and …

Aug 26, 2025 · Sergio Pérez explains the real reason behind his “Checo” nickname — plus how Netflix jokes and the “Mexican Minister of Defense” title made it legendary.

Aug 26, 2025 · Mexican star Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez is back in Formula 1. The veteran was officially announced as part of the new Cadillac Racing lineup for 2026, alongside Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas.

Mar 19, 2024 · Why is Sergio Perez called 'Checo'? Checo is simply a common Mexican nickname for Sergio. "It's not really that complicated or interesting," Perez said in 2013.

Sep 3, 2025 · Sergio Michel “Checo” Pérez is the Guadalajara-born racer who carved out a 14-season F1 career on tire wizardry, late-race heroics, and a knack for podiums when the odds looked terrible.

Dec 18, 2024 · RB driver Liam Lawson is expected to be announced as his replacement. "Checo" Pérez had two options on the table: stay with Red Bull for at least one of the two years in the contract …

Aug 26, 2025 · Sergio “Checo” Perez, one of Mexico’s most popular athletes, was named one of the two inaugural drivers for The Cadillac Formula 1 Team. The six-time Grand Prix winner joins 10-time …

Dec 21, 2024 · It means that ‘Checo’ will be taking time out to press pause on a 14-year career in F1 and at least by 2025 it is expected that he will assume a role within the family of the Austrian team....

Aug 26, 2025 · Mexico’s Sergio “Checo” Pérez is set to make a return to Formula One, a year on from his unceremonious firing from Red Bull Racing. The Guadalajara native will partner with Finland’s …

Sep 2, 2025 · As Mexican race car driver Sergio Pérez prepares for a Formula 1 comeback in 2026, sports fans want to know why he is called by his nickname, Checo.