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Max Verstappen cheered by Kelly Piquet and her daughter after win at Japanese GP

The heartwarming video of Max Verstappen's partner Kelly Piquet and her daughter, Penelope, was shared by the official Instagram handle of F1.

Max Verstappen took the lead in the race and stood at P1. (Instagram/@F1)

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Published on Apr 07, 2024 04:52 PM IST

ByVrinda Jain

Perez downplays speculation of Verstappen leaving Red Bull to join Mercedes

Verstappen's future has been the talk of the town with Red Bull allegedly divided over its recent controversy involving team principal Christian Horner.

Red Bull's Sergio Perez during the press conference ahead of the Australian Grand Prix(REUTERS)

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Published on Mar 21, 2024 12:56 PM IST

AP |

Verstappen dominates F1's Mexico City Grand Prix for season-record 16th win

While Verstappen was cruising to another victory in a season of domination, a first-corner crash ruined the home race of his teammate Sergio Perez.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, and engineer Richard Wolverson celebrate on the podium(AP)

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Published on Oct 30, 2023 07:04 AM IST

AP | , Mexico City

Sergio Perez' blunt response on Red Bull future: ‘It’s easy for people to speak'

Sergio Perez has one more year left on his Red Bull contract.

Red Bull's Sergio Perez ahead of the Grand Prix (REUTERS)

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Published on Aug 31, 2023 06:20 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

F1: Max Verstappen makes light of Spa penalty to secure eighth straight win

Verstappen extended his lead in the title race over Perez to 125 points.

Winner Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (C), second-placed Red Bull Racing's Mexican driver Sergio Perez (L) and third-placed Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (R) pose on the podium (AFP)

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Published on Jul 30, 2023 10:39 PM IST

AFP |

Perez wins rain-soaked Monaco GP after Ferrari blows it for Leclerc

Sergio Perez earned his third Formula 1 victory at a rain-soaked Monaco Grand Prix.

Perez earned his third career F1 victory after a questionable strategy call by Ferrari cost pole-sitter Charles Leclerc a win(REUTERS)

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Updated on May 29, 2022 11:11 PM IST

AP |

French GP: Bottas says Mercedes should have listened to him

Valtteri Bottas railed at Mercedes' strategy on Sunday in a radio message accusing the Formula One champions of not listening to him.

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland addresses the media(AP)

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Updated on Jun 21, 2021 12:17 AM IST

Reuters |

Perez wins Azerbaijan GP after Verstappen crashes from lead

Four-time champion Sebastian Vettel took second for Aston Martin after an impressive drive after qualifying 11th. Pierre Gasly was third for AlphaTauri.

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Updated on Jun 06, 2021 09:16 PM IST

PTI | , Baku

Perez fastest in practice for Azerbaijan GP, Mercedes slow

Perez set a time of 1 minute, 42.115 seconds in the second practice to lead teammate Max Verstappen by .101 after the Dutch driver had been fastest in the first session.

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the first free practice at the Baku Formula One city circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 4, 2021. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday.(AP)

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Published on Jun 04, 2021 08:53 PM IST

AP |

Perez leads 1st practice session for Monaco GP, Hamilton 5th

Perez had the best lap of 1 minute, 12.49 seconds on the sinewy 3.4-kilometre (2.1-mile) circuit that snakes around the picturesque Principality.

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Updated on May 20, 2021 09:17 PM IST

PTI | , Monaco

Lewis Hamilton sees off the Red Bulls to seize his 99th pole

Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes on pole position for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on Saturday with Red Bull's Sergio Perez joining the seven-time Formula One world champion on the front row.

Lewis Hamilton (right) clinches pole, while Sergio Perez (left) will start second. (Twitter)

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Published on Apr 17, 2021 07:34 PM IST

Reuters |

Hulkenberg joins F1 team Aston Martin as its reserve driver

The 33-year-old German drove in two races for the team last season when it was called Racing Point, replacing Sergio Perez and then Lance Stroll after they tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Published on Apr 08, 2021 07:25 PM IST

AP | , Silverstone

Sergio Perez to race with Red Bull in 2021 season

Perez, who will replace Alexander Albon, became Mexico’s first F1 winner in 50 years with his victory this month at the Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain.

File image of Sergio Perez(Getty Images)

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Updated on Dec 18, 2020 08:33 PM IST

MILTON KEYNES, England | ByAssociated Press

Sergio Perez goes from last to first in astonishing Sakhir GP

Tearful Frenchman Esteban Ocon was second for Renault, his first podium finish, and Canadian Lance Stroll took third for Racing Point as champions Mercedes’s race fell apart in a botched pitstop and bad luck.

Racing Point's Sergio Perez celebrates after winning the race.(Pool via REUTERS)

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Updated on Dec 07, 2020 09:42 AM IST

Reuters | ByReuters

F1 champion Hamilton fastest in 1st practice for Bahrain GP

The Mercedes driver was .45 seconds quicker than teammate Valtteri Bottas and .97 seconds ahead of Racing Point driver Sergio Perez on the 5.4-kilometer (3.3-mile) desert track.

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action during practice.(Pool via REUTERS)

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Updated on Nov 27, 2020 07:25 PM IST

Sakhir | ByPress Trust of India

Vettel joins Aston Martin F1 team from 2021

The 33-year-old German replaces Mexican Sergio Perez, whose departure at the end of the 2020 season was announced on Wednesday.

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Updated on Sep 10, 2020 01:14 PM IST

Reuters | ByReuters

Perez to leave Racing Point, opening door for Vettel

Vettel had already been linked with a move to Racing Point, which will be rebranded as Aston Martin next season, and Perez’s departure could pave the way for the four-time F1 champion. Vettel is leaving Ferrari at the end of this season but has yet to sign with a new team.

Racing Point driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the first practice session for the Styrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Friday, July 10, 2020. The Styrian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Joe Klamar/Pool via AP)(AP)

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Updated on Sep 10, 2020 09:22 AM IST

London | ByPress Trust of India

F1 driver Sergio Perez will race in Spain after negative virus test

The Racing Point driver missed the past two races at Silverstone in England after contracting the virus on a visit back home to Mexico last month. He flew by private plane to visit his mother in hospital.

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 12, 2020 Racing Point's Sergio Perez poses for a drivers portrait REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy/File Photo(REUTERS)

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Updated on Aug 13, 2020 04:32 PM IST

MONTMELO | ByAssociated Press

Perez to miss 2nd F1 race after positive coronavirus test

The Mexican driver had hoped to return after spending seven days in quarantine, but his Racing Point team said Friday morning he had tested positive.

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Updated on Aug 07, 2020 03:23 PM IST

Silverstone | ByPress Trust of India

Hulkenberg fails to start British Grand Prix

The experienced German was standing in for Sergio Perez after the Mexican driver tested positive for COVID-19 and went into quarantine.

Racing Point driver Nico Hulkenberg of Germany steers his car during the qualifying session for the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone racetrack, Silverstone, England, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Ben Stansall/Pool via AP)(AP)

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Updated on Aug 02, 2020 08:01 PM IST

SILVERSTONE | ByReuters

Hulkenberg to race at British GP after Perez tests positive

The German was immediately back in action for the first time since November, driving in first practice on Friday at Silverstone, where no fans are attending due to the pandemic restrictions.

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Updated on Jul 31, 2020 04:49 PM IST

Silverstone, England | ByAssociated Press

Perez says he may have gotten virus in Mexico

Sergio Perez says he was visiting his mother in Mexico after she was hospitalized following a “big accident.”

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Updated on Jul 31, 2020 03:35 PM IST

Silverstone | ByAssociated Press

Sergio Perez first F1 racer to test positive for Covid-19, to miss British Grand Prix

Racing Point team said the 30-year-old, who is the first driver to test positive since the pandemic-hit season started this month, was “physically well and in good spirits”.

Sergio Perez also looks set to miss the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix - race five - at the same circuit on the following weekend.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Jul 31, 2020 07:13 AM IST

ByReuters

F1 driver Perez isolates after inconclusive coronavirus test

Formula One driver Sergio Perez is in isolation at the British Grand Prix on Thursday after returning an inconclusive coronavirus test.

Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez.(Twitter/Formula 1)

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Updated on Jul 30, 2020 08:50 PM IST

Associated Press | ByAssociated Press

Perez fastest in 1st practice for F1 Styrian GP in Austria

World champion Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes was fourth quickest in sunny conditions at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.

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Updated on Jul 10, 2020 06:17 PM IST

Spielberg | ByPress Trust of India

Daniel Ricciardo demoted to back of Singapore Grand Prix grid

Ricciardo had finished eighth on the grid after qualifying on Saturday but the infringement means he will start 20th and last at the Marina Bay Street Circuit where overtaking is extremely difficult.

Daniel Ricciardo ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Sep 22, 2019 03:35 PM IST

Singapore | ByAgence France-Presse

Sebastian Vettel gets Ferrari off to strong start in F1 testing

The Italian team won six of the 21 races last year, finishing overall runners-up, and are hoping the new SF90 car can end Mercedes’s five-year stranglehold on both championships.

Ferrari's German driver Sebastian Vettel drives during the tests for the new Formula One Grand Prix season at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo in the outskirts of Barcelona on February 18, 2019(AFP)

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Updated on Feb 18, 2019 08:54 PM IST

Barcelona | ByReuters

Sergio Perez extends F1 contract with Force India for 2019

Sergio Perez has been with Force India since 2014, and he and his management team have been closely involved in the restructuring of the team.

Sergio Perez is currently seventh in the 2018 championship standings.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Oct 18, 2018 11:27 PM IST

Austin | ByAgence France-Presse

Sergio Perez confident Force India will be racing at Belgian Grand Prix

Sergio Perez , whose court action placed the team in administration last month, told reporters that he believed it will be “business as usual”for Force India at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Force India's Sergio Perez during practice in Budapest.

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Updated on Aug 23, 2018 11:09 PM IST

Spa-Francorchamps | ByAgence France-Presse

Force India secure F1 future with rescue deal, Vijay Mallya’s reign ends

Force India was put into administration ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix last month following the legal action taken by its Mexican driver Sergio Perez.

File Photo: Force India's Sergio Perez during practice.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Aug 08, 2018 09:55 AM IST

London | ByPress Trust of India

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The heartwarming video of Max Verstappen's partner Kelly Piquet and her daughter, Penelope, was shared by the official Instagram handle of F1.

Verstappen's future has been the talk of the town with Red Bull allegedly divided over its recent controversy involving team principal Christian Horner.

While Verstappen was cruising to another victory in a season of domination, a first-corner crash ruined the home race of his teammate Sergio Perez.

Sergio Perez has one more year left on his Red Bull contract.

Verstappen extended his lead in the title race over Perez to 125 points.

Sergio Perez earned his third Formula 1 victory at a rain-soaked Monaco Grand Prix.

Valtteri Bottas railed at Mercedes' strategy on Sunday in a radio message accusing the Formula One champions of not listening to him.

Four-time champion Sebastian Vettel took second for Aston Martin after an impressive drive after qualifying 11th. Pierre Gasly was third for AlphaTauri.

Perez set a time of 1 minute, 42.115 seconds in the second practice to lead teammate Max Verstappen by .101 after the Dutch driver had been fastest in the first session.

Perez had the best lap of 1 minute, 12.49 seconds on the sinewy 3.4-kilometre (2.1-mile) circuit that snakes around the picturesque Principality.

Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes on pole position for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on Saturday with Red Bull's Sergio Perez joining the seven-time Formula One world champion on the front row.

The 33-year-old German drove in two races for the team last season when it was called Racing Point, replacing Sergio Perez and then Lance Stroll after they tested positive for the coronavirus.

Perez, who will replace Alexander Albon, became Mexico’s first F1 winner in 50 years with his victory this month at the Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain.

Tearful Frenchman Esteban Ocon was second for Renault, his first podium finish, and Canadian Lance Stroll took third for Racing Point as champions Mercedes’s race fell apart in a botched pitstop and bad luck.

The Mercedes driver was .45 seconds quicker than teammate Valtteri Bottas and .97 seconds ahead of Racing Point driver Sergio Perez on the 5.4-kilometer (3.3-mile) desert track.

The 33-year-old German replaces Mexican Sergio Perez, whose departure at the end of the 2020 season was announced on Wednesday.

Vettel had already been linked with a move to Racing Point, which will be rebranded as Aston Martin next season, and Perez’s departure could pave the way for the four-time F1 champion. Vettel is leaving Ferrari at the end of this season but has yet to sign with a new team.

The Racing Point driver missed the past two races at Silverstone in England after contracting the virus on a visit back home to Mexico last month. He flew by private plane to visit his mother in hospital.

The Mexican driver had hoped to return after spending seven days in quarantine, but his Racing Point team said Friday morning he had tested positive.

The experienced German was standing in for Sergio Perez after the Mexican driver tested positive for COVID-19 and went into quarantine.

The German was immediately back in action for the first time since November, driving in first practice on Friday at Silverstone, where no fans are attending due to the pandemic restrictions.

Sergio Perez says he was visiting his mother in Mexico after she was hospitalized following a “big accident.”

Racing Point team said the 30-year-old, who is the first driver to test positive since the pandemic-hit season started this month, was “physically well and in good spirits”.

Formula One driver Sergio Perez is in isolation at the British Grand Prix on Thursday after returning an inconclusive coronavirus test.

World champion Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes was fourth quickest in sunny conditions at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.

Ricciardo had finished eighth on the grid after qualifying on Saturday but the infringement means he will start 20th and last at the Marina Bay Street Circuit where overtaking is extremely difficult.

The Italian team won six of the 21 races last year, finishing overall runners-up, and are hoping the new SF90 car can end Mercedes’s five-year stranglehold on both championships.

Sergio Perez has been with Force India since 2014, and he and his management team have been closely involved in the restructuring of the team.

Sergio Perez , whose court action placed the team in administration last month, told reporters that he believed it will be “business as usual”for Force India at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Force India was put into administration ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix last month following the legal action taken by its Mexican driver Sergio Perez.

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