Sergio Perez Explains His Nickname: “I Look after My Country Well”
Feb 24, 2024 · Apart from being lovingly called “Checo,” Sergio Perez has one of the most respectable nicknames in F1. That nickname, which he has earned with grit and hard work over the years, is “The Minister of Defence.” But where does it find its origins? When asked, the Mexican driver gave a hilarious reply.
Why is Sergio Perez called 'Checo'? Origin and meaning behind …
Mar 19, 2024 · While his legal name is Sergio Michel Perez Mendoza, he is regularly referred to as 'Checo', but there is a very simple reason for that.
Perez on new nickname: "Would rather be the minister of attack"
Dec 17, 2022 · Sergio Perez is now also known as 'Minister of Defence' within Formula 1. The Red Bull Racing driver owes that title to holding up Lewis Hamilton at last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, allowing Max Verstappen to take the world title. The Mexican feels honoured, although he might have preferred a different name.
Tired of “Minister of Defense” Title After Heroics Against …
Sep 4, 2023 · Sergio Perez, who is also nicknamed the Mexican Minister of Defense, is known for his ability to defend from the cars behind and still keep his tires in optimal position. The same happened when Lewis Hamilton tried to overtake Sergio Perez at the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP.
Why is F1 star Sergio Perez nicknamed Checo? - The US Sun
Jul 29, 2022 · But in 2021, Max Verstappen attempted to give Perez a new nickname after he heroically held off Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi to help his team-mate to the world championship. Perez was labelled the 'Minister of Defence' by the Dutchman, but …
¿Por qué le dicen el ´Ministro de Defensa´ a ´Checo´ Pérez?
Apr 24, 2022 · Sergio Pérez es conocido por su apodo de ´Checo´, pero la Fórmula Uno y Red Bull lo empezaron a llamar el ´Ministro de Defensa´. Sergio ´Checo´ Pérez se ha establecido como uno de los mejores pilotos mexicanos en la historia gracias a los buenos resultados que ha conseguido, ya sea con un monoplaza limitado o uno competitivo.
30 Facts About Sergio Perez
Jul 30, 2024 · He is a national hero in Mexico, often referred to as the "Mexican Minister of Defense" for his defensive driving skills. Perez's popularity has led to increased sponsorship and investment in Mexican motorsport.
F1’s Red Bull drops driver Sergio Perez after four seasons
Dec 18, 2024 · Red Bull has dropped Sergio Perez from its Formula 1 team after months of poor results on the international open-wheel circuit. Perez has not won a race since April 2023, even as his teammate Max...
Checo’s Top Five Moments As A Bull - Oracle Red Bull Racing
Here are five of our favourite moments from the Mexican Minister of Defence. Quite rightly Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez has signed a new contract with Oracle Red Bull Racing. When you find a gem like Checo, you want to keep hold of it and show it off.
"I prefer to be the minister of attack": Sergio Perez wishes to be ...
Dec 17, 2022 · Sergio Perez in 2021 earned the title of the Minister of defence after successfully blocking Lewis Hamilton to gain against the former’s teammate to advance in the championship. Even in the season’s final race, deciding that championship, Perez held Hamilton and allowed Max Verstappen to gain against the Briton by reducing the gigantic gap.