From a legendary Sakhir comeback to masterclasses on the streets of Baku and Monte-Carlo, these are the defining moments that cemented the Mexican driver’s status as a champion.
Sergio "Checo" Pérez has five Formula 1 victories to his name, a number that only tells part of the story of one of the sport's most resilient careers. In 2022, racing for Red Bull, he finished as runner-up in the Drivers' Championship while his team also claimed the Constructors' title — the best season of his career by any measure.
After more than a decade proving himself at the highest level, often in machinery that didn't reflect his true potential, Checo solidified his place among the elite and earned the trust of the most dominant team in the sport. The 2023 season brought its share of difficulties, but it also delivered significant highs.
Pérez has always been a driver defined by his ability to extract the maximum from whatever situation he finds himself in — whether fighting for points in a midfield car or competing for championships alongside one of the greatest drivers of his generation. That resilience, built over years at teams like Force India and Racing Point, is what ultimately opened the door to Red Bull.
All of Checo Pérez's F1 victories
2020 – Racing Point – Sakhir Grand Prix
Widely considered the most emotionally charged victory of his career, Checo's win in Bahrain came at the worst possible moment professionally — his future in Formula 1 was more uncertain than ever, with his seat confirmed to be gone at the end of the season. Starting from 18th on the grid, he delivered a breathtaking comeback drive to claim his first F1 win and silence every critic who had written him off. It was a defining night for Mexican motorsport.
2022 – Red Bull – Monaco Grand Prix
Pérez's first victory as a Red Bull driver arrived on one of the most hallowed circuits in the world. On the streets of Monte-Carlo, he outpaced Carlos Sainz and Max Verstappen to take a win that placed him alongside Monaco legends including Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, and Verstappen himself. A result that demonstrated he belonged at the very top.
2022 – Red Bull – Singapore Grand Prix
In wet and chaotic conditions at Marina Bay, Checo was in total control from start to finish. He crossed the line more than seven seconds ahead of the field — a margin large enough that even a five-second time penalty couldn't take the victory away from him. Verstappen, meanwhile, could only manage seventh place on a night that belonged entirely to Pérez.
2023 – Red Bull – Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Capitalising on a strong start to the season in Jeddah, Checo confirmed that 2022 had been no fluke. His win in Saudi Arabia reinforced his credentials as a driver fully capable of matching and beating the best on any given weekend, further strengthening his position within one of the most competitive team environments in the paddock.
2023 – Red Bull – Azerbaijan Grand Prix
In Baku, Pérez stamped his authority once again on a street circuit, reinforcing the "King of the Streets" nickname that had followed him throughout his career. His second win in the opening four rounds briefly put him just one point behind Verstappen in the championship — a remarkable achievement that underlined just how close he came to mounting a genuine title challenge that season.
