Sergio Perez with Sauber in 2011

Peter Sauber killed two birds with one stone by hiring Sergio Perez, Mexican pilot supported by the Telmex company, chaired by Carlos Slim, the world's first fortune. If Sauber does not confirm that Telmex will be its title sponsor in 2011, the team?Hinwil assures that the Mexican telecommunications company will see its logo “ occupy a significant place on Sauber Motorsport cars next season ».

For his part, the young Mexican (20 years old) expresses his great joy at achieving his goal. “ La Formula 1 is the dream of all young pilots, rejoices Sergio Perez, teammate of Kamui Kobayashi for the 2011 season. And now this dream comes true for me. Although I am very willing to do it, it is still a huge challenge and a great responsibility. I am happy to accept it and I am proud to be able to represent my country in the elite discipline of motorsport. I must thank Peter Sauber for the trust he placed in me. I will do everything I can to take advantage of this great opportunity. »

Currently second in the GP2 Series championship, which will end in November in Abu Dhabi, Sergio Perez will be the first Mexican driver to race in F1 in thirty years. Peter Sauber explains: “ Sergio has been on an ascending phase for several years. He has shown his will to win on several occasions and has proven that he is ready to enter Formula 1. I am looking forward to working with him and I have no doubt that with Sergio Perez and Kamui Kobayashi, we have a pair of efficient pilots. »

Sergio Perez’s journey:
2005: Formula BMW ADAC (14th)
2006: Formula BMW ADAC (6th)
06-07: A1GP
2007: British F3 National Class (Champion)
2008: British F3 International (4th)
08-09: GP2 Asia Series (7th)
2009: GP2 Series (12th)
09-10: GP2 Asia Series (15th)
2010: GP2 Series (2nd, current season)
2011: Formula 1