Ahead of every race, drivers generally undertake a formation lap before the lights go out to start the race. This is usually just a formality, but it is quite important for various reasons. First and foremost, the parade lap allows the Formula 1 drivers to get one last look at the track to identify the best places to overtake. A second purpose of the formation lap is to allow the cars to warm up their tires. Truthfully speaking, tire blankets can only heat them for so long, and even then, they cool down very quickly. This affects the grip levels negatively and could cause a lot of wheel spin. In extreme cases, it could cause a driver to lose control, as Nikita Mazepin and Mick Schumacher [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/mick-schumacher/] found out the hard way at the Bahrain GP [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/bahrain-grand-prix/]. This is why the warm-up lap is needed to heat up the tires quicker. To achieve this, they will weave slowly from side to side, and may sometimes also warm their brakes. On many occasions, particularly in four-wheel racing, the competitors are not allowed to overtake. However, in the case of two-wheel competitors, they can overtake, as long as they assemble at their proper grid slots. WHAT OTHER PURPOSE DOES THE PARADE LAP SERVE IN FORMULA 1? Last night’s Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix also highlighted another useful purpose of the formation lap. As reported by Formula 1.com [https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.i-thought-that-was-it-perez-shocked-to-recover-to-p5-after-car-failure-on.VyObyDd2jLkrqgj8OFgpv.html], close to the end of the lap, Sergio Perez’ Red Bull stopped on the track. Luckily, he was able to restart the car and trundle to the pit lane to start. Meanwhile, the drivers set off for a second formation lap while Sergio Perez [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sergio-perez/] tried to get his car restarted. The race start in Bahrain 2021 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-03-28T151858Z_283564504_UP1EH3S16JKFE_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-BAHRAIN.jpg]Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in action during the race REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed The biggest takeaway from this is that the warm-up lap can be used to see if the cars are in tip-top condition. Cars stalling on the grid or on the track are rare, but it does happen. In that kind of event, protocol demands that the rest of the pack undertake an extra lap to give marshals time to recover the stricken cars. READ MORE: Sergio Perez Sets Himself a Deadline for Getting to Grips With Red Bull F1’s RB16B [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-sergio-perez-sets-himself-a-deadline-for-getting-to-grips-with-red-bull-f1s-rb16b/] 

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<h2>Bahrain Grand Prix 2021 Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track</h2>
The Bahrain Grand Prix has become synonymous with F1 fans over the years as one of the opening rounds of the Championship season. Starting off as a day race back in 2004, the Sakhir International Circuit embraced nightfall in its 10th Anniversary race and has remained a night race ever since.

F1 raced on the Bahrain track's "outer layout", consisting of a fairly simple layout and long straights. Many fans and drivers dubbed the outer track an "oval", given the nature of its configuration. With minimal corners, there was plenty of overtaking opportunities in round 2 of the Bahrain race.

Michael Schumacher won the inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix in 2004, accompanied by Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button on the podium.

In 2011, F1 canceled the Bahrain event amidst the Bahraini uprising. Despite much opposition, F1 decided to hold a race at the Sakhir International Circuit the following year.

Ever since first experimenting with a night race in Bahrain in 2014, F1 has made the change stick for subsequent events. Bahrain arguably provides the best F1 spectacle amidst the desert under the lights.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Bahrain replaced the Australian GP as the season opener for the 2021 season. Lewis Hamilton won the first race of the 2021 season ahead of Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas.
<h2>Past Winners</h2>
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<td width="148"><strong>Year</strong></td>
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<td width="148">Sebastian Vettel</td>
<td width="148">4</td>
<td width="148">2012,2013,2017,2018</td>
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<td width="148">Fernando Alonso</td>
<td width="148">3</td>
<td width="148">2005, 2006, 2010</td>
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<td width="148">Lewis Hamilton</td>
<td width="148">3</td>
<td width="148">2014,2015,2019</td>
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<td width="148">Felipe Massa</td>
<td width="148">2</td>
<td width="148">2007, 2008</td>
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<h2>Past Constructors' Winners</h2>
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<td width="221">Ferrari</td>
<td width="221">2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2017, 2018</td>
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<td width="221">Mercedes</td>
<td width="221">2014, 2015, 2016, 2019</td>
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<td width="221">Renault</td>
<td width="221">2005, 2006,</td>
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<td width="221">Red Bull</td>
<td width="221">2012, 2013</td>
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<h2>Track Details</h2>
The Sakhir International Circuit features a 5.412km long track designed by legendary F1 architect Hermann Tilke. The outer circuit, commonly referred to as 'The Oval,' features a 3.543km track minus the tricky braking zones and twisty bits of the conventional circuit.

One unique albeit frustrating aspect of the track are the sprawling run off areas, which ensures drivers aren't punished, should they make mistakes.

Unlike most F1 circuits, the Sakhir track features 3 DRS zones, which promote countless overtaking opportunities across the lap.
<h2>Where to watch</h2>
Those in Africa can tune in to SuperSport, Australians can watch the race on Fox Sports Channels or One.

Viewers from India and Asia can watch the race on Star Sports and Fox Sports Channels respectively.

Americans can enjoy the F1 spectacle on ESPN, while Brits can tune into C4 or Sky Sports.

Formula One F1 &#8211; Sakhir Grand Prix &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; Racing Point&#8217;s Sergio Perez celebrates on the podium after winning the race with second placed Renault&#8217;s Esteban Ocon and third placed Lance Stroll Pool via REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Bahrain Grand Prix 2021 Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track The Bahrain Grand Prix has become synonymous with F1 fans over the years as one of the opening rounds of the Championship season. Starting off as a day race back in 2004, the Sakhir International Circuit embraced nightfall in its 10th Anniversary race and has remained a night race ever since. F1 raced on the Bahrain track&#8217;s &#8220;outer layout&#8221;, consisting of a fairly simple layout and long straights. Many fans and drivers dubbed the outer track an &#8220;oval&#8221;, given the nature of its configuration. With minimal corners, there was plenty of overtaking opportunities in round 2 of the Bahrain race. Michael Schumacher won the inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix in 2004, accompanied by Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button on the podium. In 2011, F1 canceled the Bahrain event amidst the Bahraini uprising. Despite much opposition, F1 decided to hold a race at the Sakhir International Circuit the following year. Ever since first experimenting with a night race in Bahrain in 2014, F1 has made the change stick for subsequent events. Bahrain arguably provides the best F1 spectacle amidst the desert under the lights. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Bahrain replaced the Australian GP as the season opener for the 2021 season. Lewis Hamilton won the first race of the 2021 season ahead of Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas. Past Winners  Name Wins Year  Sebastian Vettel 4 2012,2013,2017,2018  Fernando Alonso 3 2005, 2006, 2010  Lewis Hamilton 3 2014,2015,2019  Felipe Massa 2 2007, 2008  Past Constructors&#8217; Winners  Manufacturer Year  Ferrari 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2017, 2018  Mercedes 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019  Renault 2005, 2006,  Red Bull 2012, 2013  Track Details The Sakhir International Circuit features a 5.412km long track designed by legendary F1 architect Hermann Tilke. The outer circuit, commonly referred to as &#8216;The Oval,&#8217; features a 3.543km track minus the tricky braking zones and twisty bits of the conventional circuit. One unique albeit frustrating aspect of the track are the sprawling run off areas, which ensures drivers aren&#8217;t punished, should they make mistakes. Unlike most F1 circuits, the Sakhir track features 3 DRS zones, which promote countless overtaking opportunities across the lap. Where to watch Those in Africa can tune in to SuperSport, Australians can watch the race on Fox Sports Channels or One. Viewers from India and Asia can watch the race on Star Sports and Fox Sports Channels respectively. Americans can enjoy the F1 spectacle on ESPN, while Brits can tune into C4 or Sky Sports.

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<strong>History</strong>

The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy's Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo.

The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/">Michael Schumacher</a> with 7 under his belt. However, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes">Mercedes</a> driver <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/">Lewis Hamilton</a> will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher's record at the end of the season.

[caption id="attachment_394613" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-394613 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200929180846/2020-09-27T125344Z_1587606816_UP1EG9R0ZTK0Z_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-RUSSIA-1-1.jpg" alt="Lewis Hamilton Racing In The Russian GP" width="1920" height="1185" /> Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov[/caption]

Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair's dominance unlikely to end anytime soon.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-99263" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/F1-logo-f.png" alt="Formula One" width="2048" height="1536" />

For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights.

But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo.

Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the 'liberty era' of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-126049" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/f1-logo-2018.jpg" alt="sports brand" width="1920" height="1080" />

The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ayrton-senna/">Ayrton Senna</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alain-prost/">Alain Prost</a>, Schumacher, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a>, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.
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<td width="264"><strong>Number of Seasons</strong></td>
<td width="246">70</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Number of Teams</strong></td>
<td width="246">20</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Number of Driver's titles</strong></td>
<td width="246">7</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Number of Constructors Titles</strong></td>
<td width="246">16</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Wins</strong></td>
<td width="246">91</td>
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<tr>
<td width="264"><strong>Most Poles</strong></td>
<td width="246">96</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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History The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy&#8217;s Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo. The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is Michael Schumacher with 7 under his belt. However, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher&#8217;s record at the end of the season. Formula One F1 &#8211; Russian Grand Prix &#8211; Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair&#8217;s dominance unlikely to end anytime soon. For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights. But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo. Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the &#8216;liberty era&#8217; of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021. The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.  Number of Seasons 70  Number of Teams 20  Most Number of Driver&#8217;s titles 7  Most Number of Constructors Titles 16  Most Wins 91  Most Poles 96

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[caption id="attachment_476616" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-476616" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-12-10T110602Z_825859468_RC2BKK9TIJNF_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" alt="Mick Schumacher with his crew at Abu Dhabi" width="1920" height="1338" /> Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Haas' Mick Schumacher walks the circuit with his team REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed[/caption]
<h2><strong>Mick Schumacher: 2021 Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong></h2>
<p lang="en">Mick Schumacher is a German Formula Two driver set to make his F1 debut, who is well known for being the son of the legendary <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/">Michael Schumacher</a>.</p>
<p lang="en">However, Schumacher is dead set on making a name for himself, instead of living under the shadow of his father, the Formula 1 kingpin.</p>
<p lang="en">He is a <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/ferrari/">Ferrari</a> Driver Academy and will join the Haas F1 Team for the 2021 season driving alonside Nikita Mazepin.</p>


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<h2><b>Mick Schumacher: Stats and On-Track Achievements </b></h2>
<p lang="en">Mick Schumacher has been the runner-up at the ADAC Formula 4 Championship and the Italian F4 championship. He even finished third in the MRF Challenge Formula 2000. In 2018, he became the FIA Formula 3 European Champion.</p>
<p lang="en">He was competing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema Racing. Mick finished 12th in the Championship with one win in the 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix feature race.</p>
<p lang="en">He is the winner of the 2020 FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema Racing.</p>

<h2><strong>Relation with Father Michael Schumacher</strong></h2>
<p lang="en">Schumacher has often felt the burden of being compared to his father. However, the 20-year-old has revealed that the comparison has never bothered him.</p>
<p lang="en"><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/47645749" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">According to him</a>, <em>"Being compared to the best driver in F1 history is the goal you want to achieve and to have that as my idol and father is very special."</em></p>

<h2>Mick Schumacher: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
Schumacher's net worth is believed to be <a href="https://trendcelebsnow.com/mick-schumacher-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$5 million</a>. However, he has also inherited a huge amount of wealth from his father Michael Schumacher, the F1 legend.
<h2><b>Mick Schumacher: Endorsements</b></h2>
<p lang="en">Schumacher is <a href="https://www.mickschumacher.ms/en/#!/friends" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sponsored by</a> the likes of the Ferrari Driver Academy, Richard Mille, Deutsche Vermögensberatung, and Under Armour. Additionally, the German is endorsed by Schuberth, Ravenol, and SSI Schaefer.</p>

<h2>Mick Schumacher: Foundations and charity</h2>
<p lang="en">Schumacher often <a href="https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/129332/charity-football-match-planned-for-schumacher" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">participates</a> in charity football matches organized by Champions for Charity. Additionally, he is a part of the Keep Fighting Foundation, which is inspired by Michael Schumacher.</p>

<h2>How to contact Mick Schumacher</h2>
<p lang="en">Those interested can contact Mick through his official website at <a href="https://www.mickschumacher.ms/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.mickschumacher.ms/en</a>/</p>
<p lang="en">Alternatively, fans can reach out to Mick via his various social media handles on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mickschumacher/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SchumacherMick?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mickschumacherofficial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>.</p>

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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">21</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Single</td>
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<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">None</td>
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<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Switzerland</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">German</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Under Armour, Ferrari Driver Academy, Richard Mille, Deutsche Vermögensberatung, Schuberth, Ravenol, and SSI Schaefer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">1.76m</td>
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<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Ethnicity</strong></td>
<td width="319">White</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Championships</strong></td>
<td width="319">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Kids</strong></td>
<td width="319">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; Haas&#8217; Mick Schumacher walks the circuit with his team REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Mick Schumacher: 2021 Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Mick Schumacher is a German Formula Two driver set to make his F1 debut, who is well known for being the son of the legendary Michael Schumacher. However, Schumacher is dead set on making a name for himself, instead of living under the shadow of his father, the Formula 1 kingpin. He is a Ferrari Driver Academy and will join the Haas F1 Team for the 2021 season driving alonside Nikita Mazepin. FILE PHOTO: Racing driver Mick Schumacher attends an event to celebrate 90 years of Italian premium sports car maker Ferrari racing team at Milan&#8217;s Duomo square, in Milan, Italy. REUTERS/Flavio lo Scalzo/File Photo Mick Schumacher: Stats and On-Track Achievements  Mick Schumacher has been the runner-up at the ADAC Formula 4 Championship and the Italian F4 championship. He even finished third in the MRF Challenge Formula 2000. In 2018, he became the FIA Formula 3 European Champion. He was competing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema Racing. Mick finished 12th in the Championship with one win in the 2019 Hungarian Grand Prix feature race. He is the winner of the 2020 FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema Racing. Relation with Father Michael Schumacher Schumacher has often felt the burden of being compared to his father. However, the 20-year-old has revealed that the comparison has never bothered him. According to him, &#8220;Being compared to the best driver in F1 history is the goal you want to achieve and to have that as my idol and father is very special.&#8221; Mick Schumacher: 2021 Net Worth Schumacher&#8217;s net worth is believed to be $5 million. However, he has also inherited a huge amount of wealth from his father Michael Schumacher, the F1 legend. Mick Schumacher: Endorsements Schumacher is sponsored by the likes of the Ferrari Driver Academy, Richard Mille, Deutsche Vermögensberatung, and Under Armour. Additionally, the German is endorsed by Schuberth, Ravenol, and SSI Schaefer. Mick Schumacher: Foundations and charity Schumacher often participates in charity football matches organized by Champions for Charity. Additionally, he is a part of the Keep Fighting Foundation, which is inspired by Michael Schumacher. How to contact Mick Schumacher Those interested can contact Mick through his official website at https://www.mickschumacher.ms/en/ Alternatively, fans can reach out to Mick via his various social media handles on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  Age 21  Marital Status Single  Spouse None  Residence Switzerland  Nationality German  Endorsements Under Armour, Ferrari Driver Academy, Richard Mille, Deutsche Vermögensberatung, Schuberth, Ravenol, and SSI Schaefer  Height 1.76m  Ethnicity White  Championships 0  Kids 0

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<h2><strong>Nikita Mazepin 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement </strong></h2>
Nikita Mazepin is a Russian racing driver. He races for Haas F1 Team in the 2021 Formula One World Championship. The Russian drives under a neutral flag of the Russian Automobile Federation. He recently raced in the FIA Formula 2 Championship for Hitech Racing.
<h2>Career</h2>
<a href="https://nikitamazepin.com/">Nikita Mazepin</a> began his karting vocation in 2011. He immediately climbed the positions, driving in the CIK-FIA Karting European Championship in only his second year.

In 2013 he completed fourth in the WSK Super Master Series, and in 2014, his last year of karting, the Russian finished second in the Karting World Championship.

In 2018 Mazepin drove in the GP3 series. Mazepin raced for ART Grand Prix. He dominated four races, the most wins of any driver that year, and completed second in the title. He was just 16 points behind then champion Anthoine Hubert. Moreover, he assisted his team with secure the team championship title.

In 2019, Mazepin advanced to Formula 2 to accomplice Nyck de Vries at ART Grand Prix. He had a bad season with the team. His teammate went on to win the title. Mazepin finished the season in the eighteenth spot with only 11 points.

In 2020, he was picked by the Hitech Grand Prix. His teammate was Luca Ghiotto. The 2020 season was quite good for Mazepin as compared to his last season in the F2 championship. He finished in 2nd place at the Hungaroring, prior to taking his first F2 triumph in Britain. Mazepin additionally dominated the race at Mugello.

Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-will-this-help-turn-around-nikita-mazepins-f1-fortunes-haas-driver-meets-sadhguru/">Will This Help Turn Nikita Mazepin’s F1 Fortunes Around? Haas Driver Meets Sadhguru</a>
<h2>F1 Debut</h2>
Mazepin joined Haas F1 Team for 2021. His F1 debut season so far is not going the way he would have imagined. His best finish so far has been 14th place during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
<h2>Family</h2>
He is the child of Dmitry Mazepin, who is the investor and administrator of the Uralchem Integrated Chemicals Company.
<h2>How to contact Nikita Mazepin</h2>
Nikita is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it's the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Haas driver.

Mazepin is on all the popular social media handles such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nikita_mazepin/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/nikita_mazepin?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Nikita has his own official website and management team to keep a track of proposals and requests.

Interested parties can reach out to Mazepin through his <a href="https://nikitamazepin.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">contact page</a> or write an email to his management team at <a class="link" href="mailto:manager.mazepin@gmail.com">manager.mazepin@gmail.com</a>.

Nikita Mazepin

Formula One F1 &#8211; Formula One &#8211; Azerbaijan Grand Prix &#8211; Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan &#8211; June 3, 2021 Haas&#8217; Nikita Mazepin ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Anton Vaganov Nikita Mazepin 2021: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement  Nikita Mazepin is a Russian racing driver. He races for Haas F1 Team in the 2021 Formula One World Championship. The Russian drives under a neutral flag of the Russian Automobile Federation. He recently raced in the FIA Formula 2 Championship for Hitech Racing. Career Nikita Mazepin began his karting vocation in 2011. He immediately climbed the positions, driving in the CIK-FIA Karting European Championship in only his second year. In 2013 he completed fourth in the WSK Super Master Series, and in 2014, his last year of karting, the Russian finished second in the Karting World Championship. In 2018 Mazepin drove in the GP3 series. Mazepin raced for ART Grand Prix. He dominated four races, the most wins of any driver that year, and completed second in the title. He was just 16 points behind then champion Anthoine Hubert. Moreover, he assisted his team with secure the team championship title. In 2019, Mazepin advanced to Formula 2 to accomplice Nyck de Vries at ART Grand Prix. He had a bad season with the team. His teammate went on to win the title. Mazepin finished the season in the eighteenth spot with only 11 points. In 2020, he was picked by the Hitech Grand Prix. His teammate was Luca Ghiotto. The 2020 season was quite good for Mazepin as compared to his last season in the F2 championship. He finished in 2nd place at the Hungaroring, prior to taking his first F2 triumph in Britain. Mazepin additionally dominated the race at Mugello. Read More: Will This Help Turn Nikita Mazepin’s F1 Fortunes Around? Haas Driver Meets Sadhguru F1 Debut Mazepin joined Haas F1 Team for 2021. His F1 debut season so far is not going the way he would have imagined. His best finish so far has been 14th place during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Family He is the child of Dmitry Mazepin, who is the investor and administrator of the Uralchem Integrated Chemicals Company. How to contact Nikita Mazepin Nikita is very active and highly popular on social media. As a result, it&#8217;s the most accessible and easiest method to keep in touch with the Haas driver. Mazepin is on all the popular social media handles such as Instagram, Twitter. While these serve as an excellent platform for fan requests and interactions, Nikita has his own official website and management team to keep a track of proposals and requests. Interested parties can reach out to Mazepin through his contact page or write an email to his management team at manager.mazepin@gmail.com.

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<h2><b>Sergio Perez: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More</b></h2>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Who is Sergio Perez?</h2>
Sergio Perez, also known as one of the best players in Formula 1, is a member of Red Bull Racing. At the age of 34, Perez has already left an undeniable mark in the racing realm owing to his successful performances with Sauber, McLaren, Force India, and Racing Point. Regarded affectionately as Checo PÃ©rez, the F1 racer has brought much acclaim to his country, Mexico. Not only does Perez hold many impressive records owing to his talent at the race track but also stands tall as one of the highest-paid Formula 1 drivers. However, all of this did not come easy for the athlete.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Sergio Perez Early Life</h2>
The F1 driver was born in Guadalajara, the capital city of Jalisco in Mexico. Sergio Perez was born on 26 January 1990 to Antonio PÃ©rez Garibay and MarilÃº Mendoza de PÃ©rez. Checo Perez is the youngest in his family with an elder sister, Paola, and an older brother, Antonio. It seems like race car driving is in the Perez family blood as even Antonio Perez competed in the NASCAR Mexico series before retiring. While his educational qualifications are not much known, Perez has himself stated that if not a race car driver he would have been a lawyer.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Sergio Perez's Wife and Children</strong></h2>
A beyond-the-track look at the athlete's life indicates that a major reason behind his success comes from his supportive family. Sergio Perez had been in a long-term relationship with Carola Martinez from his homeland, Guadalajara, before tying the knot with her in 2018. The F1 driver proposed to his now-wife in 2017, however, that was not the only significant development in his personal life that year. Sergio Perez welcomed his first child, Sergio Jr, in December of 2017. Since then, Sergio Perez and Carola Martinez have had three more kids. Although the name of his youngest child is yet to be announced to the public, his kids are named Sergio Jr, Carlota, and Emilio<strong>.</strong>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Sergio Perez's Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
The Mexican isÂ reportedly worth $70 Million, and his annual salary in 2024 is believed to be $10 Million. As of 2024. Perez is among the highest-earning drivers on the grid, only behind Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Fernando Alonso. Perez's salary under Red Bull is likely to be around $26 Million which includes $16 million-worth bonuses.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Sergio Perezâ€™sÂ  Career Timeline</b></h2>
Before joining F1 in 2011, Sergio Perez was devoted to karting. In fact, he had been karting since 1996. he made his foray into racing thanks to Â Mexican businessman Carlos Slimâ€™s Escuderia Telmex who led him to the Skip Barber series in the USA. In 2007, during his time in Britain, Perez bagged the national championship at the junior level. Sergio Perez debuted in Formula One in 2011 with the Sauber team. The Mexican's signing was a result ofÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/sauber/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Sauber</a> announcing a partnership with telecommunications company Telmex. Up until 2012, he was a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy.

He stayed with the Swiss outfit for two years and jumped ship toÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mclaren/" target="_self" rel="noopener">McLaren</a>Â in 2013, but suffered a very poor run that year.

<img id="img-tag-node--img-loader-0" class="jsx-3245111776" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-12-10T121951Z_2118410278_RC2CKK9GKDHM_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" />

A year later, he moved to Force India and stayed there until this season. He partnered Nico Hulkenberg for three years until the latter left for Renault. He then partnered Esteban Ocon for two years before Ocon was ousted in favor of Lance Stroll for 2019. Hardly 2 seasons later, it was Perez's turn to leave the team, but, only this time, the Mexican had an offer from one of the top-field teams, Red Bull.

Sergio Perez's stint at Red Bull has been an absolute delight to watch, arguably one of the best decisions of his career.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Sergio Perezâ€™s Contracts</b></h2>
Throughout his illustrious career, Sergio Perez's Red Bull contract seems to have taken the top spot in terms of the athlete's performance, achievement, and net worth. However, as 2024 rolls around, the contract's end is approaching closer. And while he has had some highs during his time with Red Bull, his lows were also unmissable. There are talks that the racer will sign a two-year extension with the team but for now nothing is certain.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Sergio Perezâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
A huge sum of Sergio Perez's million-dollar net worth comes from his partnerships and endorsements. Being arguably the most successful Mexican racer, Perez has bagged massive deals with brands from his home country. The F1 racer booked himself a $1.3 Million by becoming a Jalisco brand ambassador. Other brands that have found a spot on his suits are Telcel, Telmex, Xades, Tag Heuer, Kavak, Banorte and Unifin.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Sergio Perez's Investments</h2>
"Checo" Perez not only knows how to make money but also how to effectively grow it, as evidenced by his smart investment. Although Perez does not have a long list of investments, unlike his counterparts, he has made some great choices. The most notable investment by the F1 racer is in the E1 series. The world's first electric boat racing series garnered a lot of attention from athletes around the world, and Sergio Perez did not hold back and currently stands as the owner of Team Mexico.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Sergio Perez's major achievements and awards</strong></h2>
Sergio Perez scored a podium in just his second season in Formula One, in the second race of 2012. During his stint with the Woking-based outfit, he could only manage a position as high as fifth. When he moved to Force India, he scored five podiums for the Indian outfit.

His highest position in the Drivers' Championship was seventh in 2016 and 2017. In his partnership with Hulkenberg, the two managed to help the team finish fourth in the 2016 Championship. Perez and Ocon repeated the feat once again in 2017.

Perez out qualified and outpaced his younger teammate Stroll to finish 1oth in the Drivers' Standings, scoring a respectable 52 points in a car that wasn't very competitive.

[caption id="attachment_2663156" align="alignnone" width="457"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-2663156" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-21T130226Z_409878224_UP1EK2L108072_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-TESTING-457x315.jpg" alt="Sergio Perez" width="457" height="315" /> Formula One F1 - Pre-Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 21, 2024 Red Bull's Sergio Perez during the pre-season testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed[/caption]

However, Perez faced a much stronger challenge from the Canadian in 2020. With the RP20 being strongly influenced by the 2019 championship-winning car, Racing Point zoomed ahead of the midfield with Perez and Stroll scoring points consistently.

The Mexican was forced to miss two races this season due to COVID-19 but bounced back with a stellar performance at the Spanish Grand Prix. Perez won his first race at the Sakhir Grand Prix.

On the first lap, Perez was hit by Leclerc and went from 2nd place to 18th and last. On lap 64, he took the lead and won the race ahead of Esteban Ocon and teammate Stroll. This was the first win for a Mexican driver since Pedro Rodriguez won the 1970 Belgian Grand Prix 50 years prior.

Perez finished fourth in the Drivers' Championship in the 2020 season, his best-ever seasonal finish in F1. Perez is also in an intense battle for P3 in the championship along with Valtteri Bottas and Lando Norris in 2021. However, the 'second driver curse' has often haunted Perez, resisting him from securing decent race finishes apart from the back-to-back strong points haul in France, Azerbaijan, and Monaco.

Perez scored his first Red Bull podium at Le Castellet followed by his first Red Bull win at Baku and an incredible comeback drive in Monaco. So far, Sergio Perez has <b>won 6 Grand Prix races and scored 35 podium finishes</b>, and is on track to break many more records.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Sergio Perez Charity and Foundation</strong></h2>
Back in 2012, Perez and his family founded the 'Checo Perez Foundation'. Coming from a humble background in Mexico, Sergio Perez seized the opportunity to help the needy back in his homeland as soon as he had the means. While earlier, it was mostly dedicated to providing basic support and shelter to children who had been abandoned, in recent years the foundation has done impressive work in the mental wellness realm.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Sergio Perez's Car Collection</h2>
When he is not busy breaking records on the track, Sergio Perez dedicates his time to amping up his already million-dollar car collection. His garage consists of a Bugatti Chiron, McLaren 720S, Mercedes Benz AMG, Porsche Panamera, and BMW X7. Perez has one of the most impressive car collection among the F1 drivers.

&nbsp;
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<tbody>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px;width: 14.882%">Name</td>
<td style="height: 24px;width: 83.6661%">Sergio Michel PÃ©rez Mendoza</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px;width: 14.882%">Born</td>
<td style="height: 24px;width: 83.6661%">26 January 1990</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px">
<td style="height: 48px;width: 14.882%">Place of Birth</td>
<td style="height: 48px;width: 83.6661%">Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px;width: 14.882%">Nationality</td>
<td style="height: 24px;width: 83.6661%">Mexican</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 48px">
<td style="height: 48px;width: 14.882%">Education</td>
<td style="height: 48px;width: 83.6661%">Master's Graduate from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px;width: 14.882%">Parents</td>
<td style="height: 24px;width: 83.6661%">Antonio PÃ©rez Garibay, MarilÃº Mendoza de PÃ©rez</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px;width: 14.882%">Height</td>
<td style="height: 24px;width: 83.6661%">5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px;width: 14.882%">Weight</td>
<td style="height: 24px;width: 83.6661%">63 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px;width: 14.882%">Wife</td>
<td style="height: 24px;width: 83.6661%">Carola Martinez</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px;width: 14.882%">Kids</td>
<td style="height: 24px;width: 83.6661%">Sergio Jr, Carlota, and Emilio</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="height: 24px;width: 14.882%">Social Media</td>
<td style="height: 24px;width: 83.6661%"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/schecoperez" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>,Â <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sergioperezf1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Sergio Perez

Sergio Perez: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More Who is Sergio Perez? Sergio Perez, also known as one of the best players in Formula 1, is a member of Red Bull Racing. At the age of 34, Perez has already left an undeniable mark in the racing realm owing to his successful performances with Sauber, McLaren, Force India, and Racing Point. Regarded affectionately as Checo PÃ©rez, the F1 racer has brought much acclaim to his country, Mexico. Not only does Perez hold many impressive records owing to his talent at the race track but also stands tall as one of the highest-paid Formula 1 drivers. However, all of this did not come easy for the athlete. Sergio Perez Early Life The F1 driver was born in Guadalajara, the capital city of Jalisco in Mexico. Sergio Perez was born on 26 January 1990 to Antonio PÃ©rez Garibay and MarilÃº Mendoza de PÃ©rez. Checo Perez is the youngest in his family with an elder sister, Paola, and an older brother, Antonio. It seems like race car driving is in the Perez family blood as even Antonio Perez competed in the NASCAR Mexico series before retiring. While his educational qualifications are not much known, Perez has himself stated that if not a race car driver he would have been a lawyer. Sergio Perez&#8217;s Wife and Children A beyond-the-track look at the athlete&#8217;s life indicates that a major reason behind his success comes from his supportive family. Sergio Perez had been in a long-term relationship with Carola Martinez from his homeland, Guadalajara, before tying the knot with her in 2018. The F1 driver proposed to his now-wife in 2017, however, that was not the only significant development in his personal life that year. Sergio Perez welcomed his first child, Sergio Jr, in December of 2017. Since then, Sergio Perez and Carola Martinez have had three more kids. Although the name of his youngest child is yet to be announced to the public, his kids are named Sergio Jr, Carlota, and Emilio. Sergio Perez&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 The Mexican isÂ reportedly worth $70 Million, and his annual salary in 2024 is believed to be $10 Million. As of 2024. Perez is among the highest-earning drivers on the grid, only behind Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Fernando Alonso. Perez&#8217;s salary under Red Bull is likely to be around $26 Million which includes $16 million-worth bonuses. Sergio Perezâ€™sÂ  Career Timeline Before joining F1 in 2011, Sergio Perez was devoted to karting. In fact, he had been karting since 1996. he made his foray into racing thanks to Â Mexican businessman Carlos Slimâ€™s Escuderia Telmex who led him to the Skip Barber series in the USA. In 2007, during his time in Britain, Perez bagged the national championship at the junior level. Sergio Perez debuted in Formula One in 2011 with the Sauber team. The Mexican&#8217;s signing was a result ofÂ Sauber announcing a partnership with telecommunications company Telmex. Up until 2012, he was a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy. He stayed with the Swiss outfit for two years and jumped ship toÂ McLarenÂ in 2013, but suffered a very poor run that year. A year later, he moved to Force India and stayed there until this season. He partnered Nico Hulkenberg for three years until the latter left for Renault. He then partnered Esteban Ocon for two years before Ocon was ousted in favor of Lance Stroll for 2019. Hardly 2 seasons later, it was Perez&#8217;s turn to leave the team, but, only this time, the Mexican had an offer from one of the top-field teams, Red Bull. Sergio Perez&#8217;s stint at Red Bull has been an absolute delight to watch, arguably one of the best decisions of his career. Sergio Perezâ€™s Contracts Throughout his illustrious career, Sergio Perez&#8217;s Red Bull contract seems to have taken the top spot in terms of the athlete&#8217;s performance, achievement, and net worth. However, as 2024 rolls around, the contract&#8217;s end is approaching closer. And while he has had some highs during his time with Red Bull, his lows were also unmissable. There are talks that the racer will sign a two-year extension with the team but for now nothing is certain. Sergio Perezâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements A huge sum of Sergio Perez&#8217;s million-dollar net worth comes from his partnerships and endorsements. Being arguably the most successful Mexican racer, Perez has bagged massive deals with brands from his home country. The F1 racer booked himself a $1.3 Million by becoming a Jalisco brand ambassador. Other brands that have found a spot on his suits are Telcel, Telmex, Xades, Tag Heuer, Kavak, Banorte and Unifin. Sergio Perez&#8217;s Investments &#8220;Checo&#8221; Perez not only knows how to make money but also how to effectively grow it, as evidenced by his smart investment. Although Perez does not have a long list of investments, unlike his counterparts, he has made some great choices. The most notable investment by the F1 racer is in the E1 series. The world&#8217;s first electric boat racing series garnered a lot of attention from athletes around the world, and Sergio Perez did not hold back and currently stands as the owner of Team Mexico. Sergio Perez&#8217;s major achievements and awards Sergio Perez scored a podium in just his second season in Formula One, in the second race of 2012. During his stint with the Woking-based outfit, he could only manage a position as high as fifth. When he moved to Force India, he scored five podiums for the Indian outfit. His highest position in the Drivers&#8217; Championship was seventh in 2016 and 2017. In his partnership with Hulkenberg, the two managed to help the team finish fourth in the 2016 Championship. Perez and Ocon repeated the feat once again in 2017. Perez out qualified and outpaced his younger teammate Stroll to finish 1oth in the Drivers&#8217; Standings, scoring a respectable 52 points in a car that wasn&#8217;t very competitive. Formula One F1 &#8211; Pre-Season Testing &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; February 21, 2024 Red Bull&#8217;s Sergio Perez during the pre-season testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed However, Perez faced a much stronger challenge from the Canadian in 2020. With the RP20 being strongly influenced by the 2019 championship-winning car, Racing Point zoomed ahead of the midfield with Perez and Stroll scoring points consistently. The Mexican was forced to miss two races this season due to COVID-19 but bounced back with a stellar performance at the Spanish Grand Prix. Perez won his first race at the Sakhir Grand Prix. On the first lap, Perez was hit by Leclerc and went from 2nd place to 18th and last. On lap 64, he took the lead and won the race ahead of Esteban Ocon and teammate Stroll. This was the first win for a Mexican driver since Pedro Rodriguez won the 1970 Belgian Grand Prix 50 years prior. Perez finished fourth in the Drivers&#8217; Championship in the 2020 season, his best-ever seasonal finish in F1. Perez is also in an intense battle for P3 in the championship along with Valtteri Bottas and Lando Norris in 2021. However, the &#8216;second driver curse&#8217; has often haunted Perez, resisting him from securing decent race finishes apart from the back-to-back strong points haul in France, Azerbaijan, and Monaco. Perez scored his first Red Bull podium at Le Castellet followed by his first Red Bull win at Baku and an incredible comeback drive in Monaco. So far, Sergio Perez has won 6 Grand Prix races and scored 35 podium finishes, and is on track to break many more records. Sergio Perez Charity and Foundation Back in 2012, Perez and his family founded the &#8216;Checo Perez Foundation&#8217;. Coming from a humble background in Mexico, Sergio Perez seized the opportunity to help the needy back in his homeland as soon as he had the means. While earlier, it was mostly dedicated to providing basic support and shelter to children who had been abandoned, in recent years the foundation has done impressive work in the mental wellness realm. Sergio Perez&#8217;s Car Collection When he is not busy breaking records on the track, Sergio Perez dedicates his time to amping up his already million-dollar car collection. His garage consists of a Bugatti Chiron, McLaren 720S, Mercedes Benz AMG, Porsche Panamera, and BMW X7. Perez has one of the most impressive car collection among the F1 drivers. &nbsp;  Name Sergio Michel PÃ©rez Mendoza  Born 26 January 1990  Place of Birth Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico  Nationality Mexican  Education Master&#8217;s Graduate from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse  Parents Antonio PÃ©rez Garibay, MarilÃº Mendoza de PÃ©rez  Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)  Weight 63 kg  Wife Carola Martinez  Kids Sergio Jr, Carlota, and Emilio  Social Media Instagram,Â Facebook  &nbsp;

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