Sergio Perez owns a rare Formula 1 achievement that even Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have never matched.
Sergio Perez holds a Formula 1 record that even Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have not managed to achieve. A milestone that quietly sets the Mexican driver apart in the modern era of the sport. While his career is often discussed through the lens of supporting roles and team dynamics, this achievement highlights a different side of Perez’s legacy.
Alongside Daniel Ricciardo, Perez is the only driver in the entire hybrid era of Formula 1 to have won a main Grand Prix race with two different teams. In an era defined by long-term projects, technical continuity, and sustained dominance from a handful of teams, winning races across different organizations underlines an exceptional level of adaptability and race execution.
Perez claimed his first Formula 1 victory at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix while driving for Racing Point. That race remains one of the most dramatic in recent F1 history, with Perez charging through the field after an early setback to secure a breakthrough win that reshaped his career. It was a performance built on tyre management, race intelligence, and calm under pressure.
That victory proved pivotal. It earned Perez a move to Red Bull Racing, where he added multiple wins to his résumé against the sport’s toughest competition. His triumphs in Monaco, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Singapore, and other venues demonstrated that his Sakhir success was no anomaly, but rather a reflection of his ability to deliver when circumstances aligned.
A record built on adaptability, not dominance
The contrast with other top drivers is striking. Max Verstappen’s victories have all come with Red Bull, while Lando Norris has achieved his success exclusively with McLaren. Even Lewis Hamilton, despite his unprecedented record with Mercedes, has yet to claim a race win with Ferrari since joining the Scuderia.
Perez’s record serves as a reminder that Formula 1 greatness is not defined solely by championships or long winning streaks. In a sport where the right car at the right time often dictates success, Perez managed to seize rare opportunities across different teams and technical philosophies.
As he prepares for the next chapter of his career with Cadillac in 2026, this achievement adds context to why Perez remains such a valuable asset. His ability to adapt, integrate quickly, and capitalize on race-winning chances has produced a record that even the most dominant drivers of the current era do not share.