The Red Bull driver is looking forward to racing on home soil for the first time since 2019, when the Mexican Grand Prix returns to the Formula One calendar after a two-year hiatus.
Sergio Perez is “very excited” to be racing in his home nation at the Mexican Grand Prix this weekend.
After being canceled last year, the race is back on the F1 calendar, and Perez should have a chance to compete for at least a podium, much to the pleasure of his home fans.
He enters the Grand Prix in great form, having finished second in both of the previous two races.
“[I’m] incredibly excited, I am so much looking forward to it,” said Perez. “My country has been so supportive of me throughout my career and I always love the chance to race in front of those fans.
“People are always blown away by the support I receive here in Mexico, but they have always backed me, since many years ago, when my career was first starting.
“It’s just great to finally have a team and a car that we can dream of a victory in my home country. We have a chance to make a big result happen this weekend, so I will prepare as well as I can and we will see what we are able to achieve.”
A special helmet design
Red Bull is only 23 points behind Mercedes in the Constructors’ Championship after two podium results in Turkey and the United States.
Perez is aiming for another top-three finish and has revealed that he will ride with a new helmet design this weekend, which is inspired by the Mexican flag’s green, red, and white colors.
“For Mexico, I wanted it to be a really special moment, so I spoke with my designer and he came up with an incredible design,” added Perez. “It is probably my favourite design I have ever worn.
“I wanted to put my colours on it in a bigger and better way than before, because on all of my helmet designs I try to represent my country and Mexican cultures and traditions. I have even changed the colour of the foam to those of the Mexican flag.
“I really can’t wait to wear it and since I revealed it this week the Mexican people love it!”
Several masks inspired by NASCAR racing drivers are currently available at the following websites for a reasonable price:
