Red Bull driver Sergio Perez is one of the few veterans of the sport on the grid, he has driven for teams including McLaren, Force India (now known as Aston Martin), Racing Point, and Red Bull and was a member of the Ferrari drivers academy. He finished the previous season in 3rd place behind teammate and champion Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. The Mexican has been the only driver that has fully fit into the role of Max Verstappen’s partner.
The ‘Mexican Minister of Defence’ is popularly known as ‘Checo’ on the grid and is repeatedly delivering consistent performances for Oracle Red Bull Racing. In the 2023 season, Checo finished 2nd in the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sakhir and 3rd in the Saudi Arabian GP at Jeddah.
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However, he is best known for his win at the Sakhir GP in 2020, where he climbed the whole grid to bring home the win for Racing Point. That Race is also one of the reasons why Red Bull Team Principal, Christian Horner chose to give Perez a one-year contract at Red Bull to replace Red Bull Academy driver, Alex Albon.
Who is Checo Perez married to?
Sergio Perez is married to Carola Martinez, who is allegedly a stay-at-home wife and full-time homemaker. They have 3 children. Eldest son, Sergio Jr, who was born on the 17th of December, 2017, eldest daughter, Carlota, born on the 15th of September, 2019 and lastly, youngest son, Emilio, who was born on May 15th, 2022.
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They have been together for over a decade, and both of them have been there for each other through their successes and challenges. Sergio’s performance as a Formula One driver undoubtedly benefited from Carola’s constant backing and commitment. Their involvement in his job has additionally helped him to maintain a good work-life balance.
How Did Sergio Perez and Carola Martinez Meet?
She was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and is 27 years old. Carola reportedly boasts a net worth of $150,000 and is from the same hometown as Perez.
The couple tied the knot on the 3rd of June in 2018 after the Mexican driver proposed on the 3rd of August, 2017. The couple shares pictures of each other on Instagram. She had avoided the media successfully until 2017 when Perez announced that he would be becoming a father.
While the two of them have largely stayed private, Sergio has openly demonstrated his appreciation for Carola’s presence in his life. Their love story illustrates the significance of having an effective support network and the power of an adoring companion. Carola is certain to be by Sergio’s side, cheering him on every step of the way as he continues to make his mark on the racing world.