Who is Sergio Perez’s Father & Strongest Pillar of Support – Antonio Perez Garibay?

Ever seen that spirited gentleman in the Red Bull Racing garage? Or maybe you caught the beaming dad, draped in the vibrant hues of the Mexican flag, celebrating passionately at the 2021 Mexican GP? That’s Antonio Perez for you – Sergio Perez‘s ever-smiling anchor.

How can anyone not love him? And while we’ve seen Red Bull Racing‘s Sergio Perez zoom around with different teams, one thing has remained impressively constant – his father. From cheering on the sidelines to offering steadfast encouragement, through the highs and all the recent lows, Garibay has been a fixture of unconditional support in Perez’s journey.

Antonio Perez Garibay – The ultimate father to Sergio Perez and his crew

In May ’23, Antonio drew a fascinating parallel. He likened the burgeoning rivalry between his son, Sergio, and teammate Max Verstappen to the legendary F1 saga of Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. With Red Bull emerging as the forerunner this season and both drivers clinching all five races until May, it’s a timely comparison. “This is the same thing. Today we are living it again. They are two tigers in the same cage,” Antonio enthused to Mexican media outlet Esto. Just as Prost and Senna vied for dominance in the late ’80s. Oh, the support. It’s delightful to think that behind every racing great, there’s a proud parent waving a flag, and in Perez’s case, it’s the ever-jubilant Antonio!

Here’s some Guadalajara nostalgia for you. Back in Mexico, his childhood was packed with races around the country, zooming about with his dad and brother. They’d often clock in mammoth drives post-race, and our hero would tumble into school just in the nick of time. From those curious looks in the paddock, today, he’s a face everyone recognizes.

And when he reflects on his journey – from a normal Mexican boy to a Formula One star – it’s a tale of tenacity and grit. Supported by an ever-loving father. And hey, his message to us all? Embrace your dreams, no matter how wild the ride seems! Dream on, race on, Sergio!

Read more: Papa Perez Likens Max Verstappen & Sergio’s Rivalry to Senna & Prost While Revealing the Biggest Difference

And yes, apart from full-time supporting Checo, you must’ve wondered what else Papa Perez does on his non-race weekends and where Sergio gets his racing genes and tenacity from. Let’s cruise down the lane of Antonio Perez’s life, shall we?! Spoiler Alert: He is limitless!

Antonio Perez Garibay: A man of many hats!