INSIDE STORY: Sergio Perez's Astonishing Last To First Victory

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Relive Sergio Perez's stunning maiden Formula 1 win as you have never before! When he found himself in last place after a frenetic start under the Bahrain lights, who could've predicted that he would snatch such an unlikely victory?!
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[@batmon5424]

It is a tradition to watch this every once in a while

[@shirleytwsw]

Yes actually even though we know the outcome

[@laurencampbell5893]

it was a beautiful race

[@josemariasanchez696]

Traditions

[@farycanales9660]

Yes

[@TheDowntownLights]

Indeed mate

[@mariomaster0248]

Perez on lap 1: “Call an ambulance call an ambulance” Perez on lap 87: “But not for me”

[@jorgenunez4455]

Jajajaja

[@Mario_RX7]

Lol

[@rurouni_timtim]

hahahahaha

[@yhido007]

For George Russell

[@skrimper]

@@yhido007 probably would have had to call a psych ward for poor Russell instead

[@gauthamsuresh1415]

And he's just won at Monaco after almost being out of F1. Legend.

[@Pmarmagne]

leyend*

[@estefanyreyes2246]

Now he's third in the Championship only behind Max and Leclerc, thanks Stroll to left Checo, now he's living the best moment of his career

[@BaljeetBen]

​@@Pmarmagne???

[@zarhool799]

@@Pmarmagne ??

[@LigmaB4llz]

@@Pmarmagne 😂😂

[@tarkinghd]

Crazy to think that this race actually saved his whole career

[@Aleebi]

ya mind shedding more context to this?

[@gtghost5929]

​​@@Aleebiracing point announced they wouldn't renew his contract before this race, so he didn't have a seat for next season, this race motivated Red bull to sign him for the next seasons

[@Aleebi]

@@gtghost5929 sick, thank you.

[@callmeshaggy5166]

@@Aleebi he has the longest career ever in F1 before his first win. It was his 190th race. He's since won 5 more races with Red Bull.

[@dusxor123]

​@Aleebi After this grand prix, Red bull called him instead of Albon. And he is F1 Driver at Red bull yet. But, now he hav to prove to F1 teams for the seat next year.

[@rossmarino2776]

9:20 (In Spanish): "Luis, please make sure Checo (his son) is watching the race".... All he wanted was his son to be proud of him.

[@luisangelgomezhernandez5344]

Pure gold

[@XandersJamesWayne]

👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@XandersJamesWayne]

@@luisangelgomezhernandez5344 that moment bring tears for anyone.👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@pedroheredia08]

Como muchos papás, eso deseamos, que nuestros hijos se sientan orgullosos de quienes somos y lo que hacemos.

[@elgranduquearriaga1173]

Me pareció un momento emblemático donde él no se olvida de su familia. Saludos desde Chicago.

[@armchairracer4900]

"genuine puncture?" "No George it's one of those fake punctures we've been giving Bottas for years"

[@jesusgonzaga9779]

You sir, have just made me LOL at the top of my lungs. 🤣🤣🤣

[@chewbacca5008]

Truth

[@pamelagalicia6569]

HAHAHAHHAHA 🤣

[@raimarulightning]

I think they're identifying a puncture based on telemetry, so George isn't crazy to ask if it's not just a weird bit of telemetry, especially if he can't feel a difference

[@akashvaidya9417]

And this time it is for netflix😂😂😂

[@NaderHasanMD]

“Keep going Checo, keep going.” The words that encouraged one of the best races in F1 history…

[@Martintequida]

And also these lost words when Checo came out of the pits on the first lap: "So listen, Leclerc and Verstappen are out of this races. A lot can happen in this race as we said before" How right your engineer was.

[@s_adrian93]

I just wondered what could happen if red bull sign to this engineer for Checo only for the 2024 season.

[@andreasalgado9524]

My dad just gave me a 2 hour long speech on why Checo is a legend and now I'm here confirming it, he is in fact

[@abrakadabra9962]

Your father's called Max Verstappen?

[@r.ebenezerpaul6850]

@@abrakadabra9962 🤣

[@matepecsi9789]

This man literally did the Last to First Challenge.

[@Tomani02]

Jenson too.

[@simoni0750]

@@Tomani02 you are everywhere

[@Tomani02]

@@simoni0750 We meet again.

[@simoni0750]

@@Tomani02 oh no.....

[@louismathews7119]

Better than jarno opmeer

[@NavGTI]

Checo: overtakes literally everyone Also Checo: what’s my pace like?

[@fridalicious4233]

Lol

[@cuindro]

I really need it.

[@Voncopeland]

@@cuindro 😂

[@ashishj2358]

Its seriously strong

[@tonim.8016]

We like your pace Checo.

[@armandorodriguez5120]

This race will go down as one of the greatest races in F1 history. Whether you are a fan or not of Checo, the circumstances were almost of a fairy tale. Him getting dropped from the team and not knowing if he would have a seat the following year, having always been in a midfield car and never won a race and to top it all off dropping to last place in the race and finishing first was nothing short of amazing. So glad RB signed him. the battles between him and Hamilton in 2021 were nothing short of legendary. Fast forward, October 2022 and having just won Singapore GP, Checo is having the best moment of his career. Vamos Checo!!!

[@paulaaquino5847]

I can clearly remember I saw a short interview of him that year asking this thoughts on ferrari and RB looking to sign a new driver and he said "that's too far ahead" and now look at that 🥹🥹

[@NereidPL]

And here we are after his Monaco GP win. Cemented himself as the greatest Mexican driver in history, so happy for the man!

[@carlos7mh]

This and Monaco have become mandatory viewing every year.

[@MohammedAhmed-jg2rw]

*greatest Central/North American driver ever

[@kerb23]

@@MohammedAhmed-jg2rw I'd say that Dan Gurney may have him beat in terms of North American drivers

[@XenophonSoulis]

@@MohammedAhmed-jg2rw There are two North American drivers that are World Champions though

[@sportsnerd100]

@@XenophonSoulis 3* and Gilles Villeneuve as well

[@slovak4life1991]

Those images of Checo with his arms spread and fireworks going off behind him are epic.

[@juanluisramirez8053]

probably the most beautifull picture in f1

[@DiegoRYT]

it's got to be a new "Victory Angle Celebration" in next years games... i still Want the Alonso dance at Barcelona 2006 Though

[@johanregalado69]

One of the most EPIC moment EVER!!!!

[@ntlespino]

Iconic image

[@spdcrzy]

That picture is going to be an iconic shot decades from now.

[@TeamSukiyo]

Sure I wanted George to win, but if it couldn’t be him, I’m thrilled it was Checo. This is one of the most impressive things I have ever seen in F1.

[@charamia9402]

Gutted for Russell, thrilled for Perez.

[@bassmunk]

I remember thinking "I'm happy either way 🙂"

[@ardley216]

Exactly my feelings. But we know Perez deserved the victory just for the sheer maturity of his talent now. We know Russell will rack up wins very soon.

[@nunofbarros98]

Russell really showed his talent that race. With everything that happened, it gave I’m so much more change to prove than he could if he led from first corner

[@davicee.]

i never wanted george to win, i had a feeling that checo might win, but that feeling wasn't there anymore after leclerc's kamikaze.

[@lazthegreat10]

190th race, from last to first for the first win. Unbelievable stuff, absolutely legendary

[@christianduran9266]

It was touching when Checo told Luis that,make sure his son was watching the race. He undoubtedly wanted his son to have a lesson on how to fight in life no matter what the obstacles.

[@TrynaBeCray]

9:34 that camera angle with the fireworks is gotta be one of the best F1 shots taken

[@tomorrowcomestoday1621]

Sublime

[@usoki]

"Are you not entertained?!"

[@vania8211]

nice pfp

[@jaimemolanomacias52]

Somewhere in instagram is a photo with checo in middle of this fireworks, but just a different angle, is so crazy that the firework is pink and blue like the RP

[@s14redd89]

There are also the same shot for Vettel with full red fireworks, F1 has to many best shot

[@Gogeta217]

Perez: **Drop it into last place** Also Perez: So anyway I started overtaking

[@kitchentable4289]

Perez:hahaaha overtake go brrrrrr

[@samsav2866]

Speeed go fast

[@ilham7345]

Ricciardo: finally a worthy opponent

[@kaspercederlund4393]

Oh no! Anyways...

[@mariamagdalenamixuhca2023]

@3:16 "I think overtaking is easy" :-D Somebody tell that to Lando...again.

[@fernandoarana7242]

I came back when Checo won at Baku I came back when Checo got podium at Mexico I came back when Checo became a legend at Abu dhabi I came back when Checo made his first pole at Jeddah I came back when Checo won at Monaco and it always brings me tears of joy i'm sure i'll be back soon... And yeah here i am! after Checo leading every lap and winning with authority at Singapore And after Checo with an astonishing race at Suzuka he brought forward the celebration of Max's second world championship Now all hype is in Mexico hoping he can win at home!

[@Sigil_Firebrand]

I haven't heard a heavy set lady sing for Checo yet. I love Max, but I want to see Checo on the top step of top steps, I believe in him.

[@themachamp6015]

100 views are mine alone😅

[@saulalejandrogv]

Last to 2nd today at Silverstone surely brings you back!

[@themachamp6015]

@@saulalejandrogv Yes, I was hoping he would do it again. Still great result for him. Viva México!

[@MrTARIQSs]

Now he’s the minister of defense AND offense

[@mohitspatil]

I am following F1 from last two-three years, but this race made me a true fan of formula one. Every year we get very few races where top championship leaders with best cars are not fighting for victory. This race was about a man who has no confirmed driving seat, last on first lap, fighting for his survival in formula one and despite all of this checo rose like a phoenix and won this race. Thank you Checo.

[@toneykk]

I watch this everytime I'm feel down. To remember that no matter if you're in the bottom and everything seems lost. You can recover and be on the top

[@robertrossi9364]

beautiful!! keep on digging!

[@SolaireGamingPT]

Stay strong, bro 💪! We're here for you if you need it!

[@jasonrazojazo]

Just, keep swimming, just keep swimming.

[@ytthekinggamingkanal3969]

Always believe in yourself bro you can do it if perez do it you can do it too bro

[@goldmanmartinez2678]

Thank you for that comment, it really make my day.

[@blazepascal2183]

"The man who was in last place at the end of lap 1 comes home to win the sakhir grand prix"

[@luuduonghy659]

He is only lucky sadly due to Russell problem.

[@pogmaster4559]

@@luuduonghy659 Well we don't know for sure if Russel would've overtaken him, Perez has some of the strongest defending. Especially with the gap we had and the fact the track being shorter also meant there weren't many laps left for Russel to catch him,

[@stabakbanerjee8840]

@@luuduonghy659 Russell was only catching him .3 of sec in each lap so not that fast and Perez has great defending and don't forget it also had Merced engine not so easy for Russell

[@Thebassist999]

Sergio Perez, WOW! What a race for him a for Racing Point 😄

[@emilianojimenez7502]

@@luuduonghy659 a win is a win

[@manakakisaragi9121]

Just revisiting this after his win in Monaco, what a freakin' legend!

[@user-jl5nw6fi3s]

Crazy to think that this race actually saved his whole career. This man literally did the Last to First Challenge..

[@saliherkan1]

No wild strategies, no undercuts, no drama. Just pure driving. A well-deserved victory for Checo.

[@rcoder01]

No drama... Except being punted into last by no fault of your own Makes it so much more impressive If his engine didn't die the weekend before, it would've been 3 podiums in a row If RP didn't box him at imola, it could've been 4 podiums in a row Absolutely incredible season he had

[@betobeto1241]

@@rcoder01 and if lando hadn’t retired in the Nurburgring it would have been 6 podiums in 7 races because he would have overtaken ricciardo

[@callumparker3293]

He wouldn't have won without the Mercedes' issues, but it was still an amazing drive from Checo and he was very opportunistic

[@Rabitsworls]

@@callumparker3293 that’s F1mate, authentic and pure F1 just like albon’s podium when checo got engine failure

[@callumparker3293]

@@Rabitsworls yeah I'm not taking away anything from Checo

[@Millionaire_Mindset101]

Once a world champion said “Perez is a legend “

[@viittall_]

Yes!

[@mrdude9671]

And that happened last week .

[@sitrakaforler8696]

haha yes xD

[@ogBohica]

Checo is a legend*

[@mrdude9671]

That *once was just 3 weeks ago .

[@Mercman1010]

This will forever be my favorite F1 moment.

[@Ale_ER]

What makes it extra special is how much his mechanics love him, they were not only celebrating a victory but Checo himself. Their love and support is still felt even when racing for Red Bull 💖❤️

[@surajbalajr.4016]

Racing Point loved him. He brought in money when Force India filed for bankruptcy and the team's future was in jeopardy. He made sure the entire team retained their jobs and ensured their presence in the paddock.

[@ThmsDouglas]

One of the first races in 2023 I remember he won and was celebrating with RB and Astin Martin I was thinking wth then remembered that's the old Racing Point team and they still love him.

[@Thebassist999]

Sergio, how epic do you want you first victory to be? Checo: YES

[@Dr3z02]

Si

[@ForeverF1]

These Inside Stories are the best!

[@luuduonghy659]

1st episode: How Red Bull repaired Verstappen car on time in Hungary 2020 2nd episode: How Gasly won the Monza 2020 3rd episode: How Perez won the Sahkir 2020 from 18th to 1st 4th episode: How Vettel won 2010 and 2012 Championship(60 minutes show) 5th episode: How Ricciardo got his final and most impressed win on Red Bull 6th episode: How Kvyat shocked the world in Germany 2019 from 14th... to 3rd and Stroll from 15th to impressed 4th(60 minute special) 7th episode: How Leclerc got two impressive podium on Austria 2020 and England 2020 even Ferrari was not amazing on 2020 8th episode: How Grosjean survive big incident on Bahrain 2020 9th episode: How Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz won the podium on Brazil 2019(60 minutes special) 10th episode(FINALE): How Hamilton break record of win most race in his carrer on Portimao 2020

[@divyhdabhade3941]

@@luuduonghy659 Have F1 said this?

[@luuduonghy659]

@@divyhdabhade3941 My opinion base on what I think

[@ehtlaman2506]

Yeah, there´re really nice to have during the season break

[@sumukhs7359]

Yup

[@sanketpatil279]

I'm from India and have been in love with Checo since he started racing for Force India. What an absolute beast

[@acigamespot]

Thanks for the video, Perez very inspiring

[@belaconamat2538]

This Will be remembered as a F1 driving masterclass.

[@edwardgranger742]

@@arnaucarnicerey7080 sometimes you need luck on your side.

[@sniperfreek]

Yeah, it's just like they said on the Netflix series: "Luck is part of the sport"

[@SCARx497]

@@edwardgranger742 luck it's always part of every sport

[@edwardgranger742]

@@SCARx497 I know tell that to Arnau not me

[@Zechey]

@@SCARx497 F1 is 90% luck though unless you drive in the best car, verstappen or hamilton will win unless something unlucky happens for them

[@Damemer]

surely race of the year for me, such a rollercoaster of emotions

[@thatoneguy4649]

The race itself was great indeed. I found the track layout terrible.

[@sumith8918]

*Race of this century for me

[@cmdbv_5mack662]

No monza

[@EmmanuelChicas]

You didn’t know wether to be excited for Checo’s first win, or upset over Russell’s pit stop toss up.

[@NicotineRosberg]

Definitely Monza is the best race

[@eloicpotel7272]

Checo Perez in Formula One: Sauber P2 Malaysia 2012 P3 Canada 2012 P2 Italy 2012 Force India P3 Bahrain 2014 P3 Russia 2015 P3 Monaco 2016 P3 Europe 2016 Racing Point P3 Azerbaijan 2018 P2 Turkey 2020 P1 Sakhir 2020 Red Bull Racing P1 Azerbaijan 2021 P3 France 2021 P3 Turkey 2021 P3 USA 2021 P3 Mexico 2021 P2 Australia 2022 P2 Emilia Romagna 2022 P2 Spain 2022 P1 Monaco 2022 P2 Azerbaijan 2022 P2 Great Britain 2022 P2 Belgium 2022 P1 Singapore 2022 P2 Japan 2022 P3 Mexico 2022 P3 Abu Dhabi 2022 P2 Bahrain 2023 P1 Saudi Arabia 2023 P1 Azerbaijan Sprint 2023 P1 Azerbaijan 2023 I will come back to update every once in a while

[@ryuhayabusa1449]

Time to update man.

[@NASCARMcDonaldsPaperSeries]

wow awesome dude👍👍

[@maej123456]

looking forward for updates…p2 belgian 2023

[@NASCARMcDonaldsPaperSeries]

how many races he took for a podium since baku to belgium 😐😐@@maej123456

[@bullymaguire14]

After a little bad phase... He back on podium but in worried

[@BigOleWeiner]

I needed to re-watch this to forget about the past 4 races

[@dashy90210]

Sergio: Overtaking is easy here! Lance: 👁👄👁

[@Jersbenz]

Haha

[@jaimemolanomacias52]

JAJAJJAJAJA

[@Twannnng]

Also Bottas 👁👄👁

[@mariamagdalenamixuhca2023]

@3:16 "I think overtaking is easy"

[@amalvishwanathan3739]

Who came here after Perez's nerve cracking defense against Hamilton in abudhabi.. They said "He is an absolute animal" and rightly said.. Legend Checo......... ❤❤❤❤❤

[@deemore]

CHECOOOOOOO!

[@skullmanji1825]

Minister of Defense!!

[@wahterr6281]

What a driver.

[@KyleGW]

Unreal mate. Unreal. He has been Max's biggest help. What an amazing guy and amazing teammate.

[@jhmvicta8]

It's a tradition to watch this video from time to time lol

[@peterdaigle4772]

I've followed Checo since. Great driver, no ego and very humble

[@lightofachampion]

Perez waited 9 years for his maiden victory. What an F1 driver! From Sauber in 2011, To Force India, McLaren, Racing Point, and now in Red Bull.

[@PuRe_AdDicT]

I’ve been watching F1 for almost 30 years. This was, without a doubt, the most exciting race I have seen in that whole time. Thank you Checo!

[@andifaishal6221]

Absolutely, mate. But how about Azerbaijan GP 2021?

[@andifaishal6221]

@@PuRe_AdDicT agree with it. Despite the unlucky factor of Max and Lewis, Checo's pace are really strong, if he wasn't having it, i think we will doubt he could jump to the podium position from P6, imo

[@felipearroyo9502]

I agree with Paul! This is the best f1 race i have ever seen. I still dont know he he did that! It was Mission Imposible

[@Eric-rz2vz]

Canada 2011

[@Ya-Be]

@@PuRe_AdDicT „not failed tyres“ meanwhile russel lost here mostly because of tyre failure. And bottas had problems with the tyres during box aswell. LoL

[@user-jb6vm7tg6f]

Jenson Button: I am the only one in the history of Formula 1 who climbed from last place to first and won the race! Sergio Perez: Hold my beer.

[@raulrodriguez8742]

*Hold my Tequila

[@pena472]

Hold my caguama

[@danielviramontes2554]

Hold my sombrero

[@jimmy_ww298]

Hold my guacamole

[@lorenzobordignon6997]

Hold my taco

[@alanvillada]

Kind of a tradition of mine to come back every once in a while to watch this beauty

[@SidarMD]

From what I’ve seen so far, Checo will go down in F1 history as one of the best team players; a selfless man, a great driver and a true legend. Legends don’t need podiums, but I’m glad he got one.

[@edgarfermin7394]

But tbh he has around 12-14 podiums don’t remember but Ik he gonna retire with at least 2-3 wins more and 10-20 podiums he been crazy this new season and even redbull said it his mentality this year crazy focus and determined to do big things

[@tans4249]

valterri bottas?

[@mizi_21]

Legend without WC i think, nobody can hate Checo

[@tans4249]

@@mizi_21 true he is the definition of a legend

[@mizi_21]

@@tans4249 like Barichello maybe are nearest

[@sargente1572]

and here we are almost a year later, with Checo scoring a podium in his home race

[@davidyus7402]

For the third place in the Pilots championship

[@JoEnUtZ23]

And max won the worlds! Let’s goooo lol

[@YoshiLetsGo]

And today the man just got pole what a weapon.

[@Twisted_yer_mum]

Checo… absolutely gutted at the fact you did not win on your maiden pole… you __Will__ get your P1 this year

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Amazing Mexico

[@dnII14]

Still remembering this masterclass almost 3 years later ❤❤❤

[@myhanguyen2155]

It is safe to say that Checo is the one rare driver that has no anti-fan. No matter that you're with RBR, Mercedes, or Ferrari, you just cannot hate him.

[@worfoz]

Word is his former technicians at Racing Point came to congratulate him with his Monaco victory. He still got friends there.

[@thomasvleminckx]

Much like Jenson, also a hard man to hate.

[@aricodorado]

Dude, he gets tons of hate from all the racist people in europe…

[@jcas]

Actually he is most hated in the netherlands. Just watch the dutch news.

[@maushuur]

@@jcas I'm genuinely curious about this. Where Albon and Gasly hated too? Did they hated Perez from the start? Do they hate Perez' attitude or just that he's not European?

[@speed12gaming16]

I’ve never cried during a sporting event before, but the water works fully came on that day

[@KenSerpico5450]

Same here, I choked up as he crossed the checkered flag.

[@vistoenmexico5585]

here too...

[@GGMonFire]

It's been 2.5 months and It Never Gets Old. Every time it gets recommended I cannot ignore it.

[@maiamaya6083]

Exactly, I've watched it like 3 times already

[@Thebassist999]

Mate, I’ve watched this almost every single day 😆

[@SamTheDutchMan]

Same

[@rjfaber1991]

@@maiamaya6083 Only three times? I must have watched it eleven or twelve times by now, and I still well up at those post-race interview words from Checo.

[@toneykk]

Most Views are from me :v

[@lesliemay5274]

The first time i saw this race i cried so hard because seeing a proud Mexican winning his first race was so special! As a mexican myself it was soo special to see a fellow mexican winning it all was so emotional. 😭

[@camjury5430]

Had to return after Checo’s Monaco victory. What a driver.

[@flojeron2013]

Crying again, as a Mexican and long time Checo fan, this just brings tears to my eyes

[@adrianh6394]

You're literally Mexico

[@richarda.c.6183]

A huevo carnal!

[@matiaspestchanker4995]

aguante Messi y Checo Pérez

[@justdery17]

@RR3-Movistar*Monsters im chilean po weon 😎

[@justdery17]

@RR3-Movistar*Monsters aaaa

[@yigitzeren714]

I am a die-hard Checo fan, I cry every time I saw this race, video, etc anything about this race. But I can't simply imagine how Russell felt after that last box call, simply it's heartbreaking. Checo deserved but Russell got a great great future ahead of him. My only wish is seeing Checo as a world champ one day or another. Hope he gets it.

[@TheAmritabha]

Same here man..

[@michaeljoefox]

Wuss

[@Doorguy23]

Got your wish mate 🙏🏽

[@sk61iceman]

I just watched it a few minutes back and I can vouch for your comment, tears of joy indeed

[@AceTheSkylord]

Russel has the worst luck

[@estefaniasczudlo358]

Who is back again in 2024? Never get old!!

[@aderitosilva2230]

Me

[@MattiK2609]

I think you could tell Checo had entered "beast mode" at the restart, as quickly as he passed both Raikkonen and Fittipaldi. What a legendary drive! Vamos Checo!

[@akashchatterjee3068]

I cried when checo cried....I mean the moment was so beautiful....just imagine being checo for a moment.... absolutely breathtaking

[@gamingnoah9807]

Is his name Sergio or checo everyone says different here

[@SamuelGonzalez-iy8qk]

@@gamingnoah9807 His name is Sergio, but in Mexico everyone named Sergio is nicknamed Checo, so it would be Sergio "Checo" Perez

[@gamingnoah9807]

@@SamuelGonzalez-iy8qk oh thank you, I was getting so confused lol

[@ayato3448]

@@SamuelGonzalez-iy8qk why everyone named Sergio is nicknamed Checo? Did you know, mate?

[@BIG_WAVE_RACING]

me too!!!!!

[@Samylton]

This was the most emotional race for me since Brazil 2012

[@bBanks29]

Monza 2020? Germany 2018? Germany 2019? Baku 2017?

[@m4rc012]

Same

[@matthiasehling6763]

@@bBanks29 Germany 18 and 19 are nowhere near this, but still Monza 2020 will be the race of the decade..

[@anam7856]

Brazil 2019?

[@itzcyclonix2193]

@@bBanks29 Monza was more a lucky race than a skill race (because of the real chances of that to happen) respect to Gasly but in my opinion this was a race in which driving skills and luck were perfectly balanced

[@patrickbateman6682]

After watching Malaysia 2012 live, this was probably the most satisfying win I've ever watched. Much love to checo from the Tifosi 🧡

[@jasperaj1]

Mr. Perez you have a new fan. I missed this completely not following F1 for a few years. Now go on, become world champion, I seriously think you may be able to do it!

[@SuperPassionflower]

same story for me... I was into F1 mid 70's then Life happened lol... my interest rekindled just before Zandvoort Dutch Open 2021... a lot of catching up to do but absolutely tracing back many of Checo's races.

[@2sthimo449]

Potentially my favorite story in all the 15 years I've been following F1. Especially if you add in the fact that his car broke down from P3 before that and he got his 4 year contract at his team from the past ~7 seasons breached to make room for someone else, right as they were going to rebrand and he was without a seat at this point in time. This mans career has been extraordinary. From the hyped youngster, to the overeager hotshot at McLaren, to being the king of the midfield at the team he built up and saved from bankruptcy, to being kicked for Vettel (who in the form of the past 3 years is imo a downgrade to checo), to saving his career with this drive (and others where he gapped the midfield by 20s and finished 4th) and now being able to add a final chapter at a top team

[@hellknightf1]

That's a great sum up of his career, and I agree too, this is my favourite story too and I've been watching F1 since the 90's.

[@mohdwahidi]

Now with faster car at RBR, he is going to be flying

[@henrik1743]

The mad man did it again almost, incredible

[@FilthyGaijin]

@@henrik1743 he's a beast. Grande Checo!

[@marvinracer88]

what a summary.

[@Avenging_Archer]

I will say it, this is movie material right here.

[@FerGL]

drive to survive give a entire episode to this race

[@gamingshark2464]

whole 2020 season is a movie material

[@ricardov-f9753]

I love this idea ! Checo's movie

[@farinasportcars]

Came back here after the announcement of his new contract!! How can this guy be almost without an F1 seat?

[@DucatiPaso750]

I remember being on the edge of my seat while watching this race. For the last 10 laps, I was praying the car wouldn't fail him and that he wouldn't cave under the pressure. I cried when he cried over the radio.

[@devashishrakshit1]

This drive HAS to be one of the greatest drives in Formula 1 history ❤️🔥

[@Mercilessonion]

1000%

[@arunarora1551]

"Checo's a legend" words that will keep ringing in our ears for years to come. What a man.

[@Screwge]

I hope red bull will support this guy!

[@CristanioPeweyyy]

@@Screwge Aged well lol

[@jerrybao1934]

@@CristanioPeweyyy "That's very unfair, but OK" RB doesn't deserve the Mexican Minister of Defense

[@buckybeach9798]

@@CristanioPeweyyy aged well

[@CaptainMalick998]

@@buckybeach9798 Aged poorly

[@ac3ZOrr]

And he just got 2nd place at Silverstone from down last. Sensational, he deserves the spot in F1 like no other. Keep it up Checo!

[@SuperPassionflower]

oh! I'm going to watch that back once again, after this weekend (Hungary)

[@smokey2654]

I come back ever so often, it never gets old!

[@omarrefaat8199]

How can Monza have 3 episodes for Netflix while, this race only gets one

[@hellknightf1]

Ikr, is like they only assisted Austria and Monza.

[@kennethperalta1632]

What episode was that?

[@carpediemmotaify]

And it is the best according to IMDB of the entire series

[@emanuelzuniga2664]

@@kennethperalta1632 3rd season episode 9

[@icemaxwell2000]

Because Netflix is an American Company, they don't want to promote Mexicans, they don't want to wake up the sleeping giant!

[@StratosnypeR]

I never thought I'd hear the Mexican national anthem play with the Mexican flag in the center of the podium. Tears immediately flooded my eyes and I couldn't contain the emotion. I started crying because Checho did it fair and square. It's been almost 20 years I've been following F1, and I didn't think I'd see those images in my generation.

[@heri0223]

This one really make me cry… thank you checo

[@tiktokdance8566]

When I'm demotivated and I can't anymore, I come to see this video

[@TheAmritabha]

Yes..!!

[@fernandochapa1433]

The thing about this race is that is so poetic in that it mirrors Checo’s career itself. He started with big promises and big podiums in 2012, went to a big team but after that he fell hard from the top and has ever since 2014 slowly climbing back step by step to a big team where he can do great stuff. The comeback king!

[@fernandochapa1433]

@Fernando Sánchez I felt inspired lol

[@vegassincity702]

@Fernando Sánchez or the king without a crown too.

[@111baf]

I think this is much better story than Gasly's win. Perez was demoted from McLaren got in the midfield team. Saved Force India/Racing Point from going bankrupt, saved all those engineers, mechanics, factory workers and everyone from getting fired and then Strolls turned away from him to get Vettel. It was his (at the time) penultimate race in F1. Without seat for 2021 he really shone in the closing rounds of the season. Finally he got his first ever victory after 190 race starts and he absolutely deserved it. And it got him his second chance in a big team and he really nailed it. Beautiful story. Checo is a legend.

[@pnwwags1818]

@@111baf you really couldn't ask for a better guy too, love him and wouldn't it be magical if he won in Mexico this year?

[@andieeve]

@@pnwwags1818 careful not to jinx it!

[@towi1746]

Change my mind but this is what every episode of "Drive To Survive" should look like

[@JLvatron]

This is Better than Drive to Survive.

[@aimeemcdonald1581]

Yeah I wish DTS focused more on some of the great moments rather than only things going wrong and rivalries that don’t actually exist

[@bobandicards9472]

Right ? Wow

[@hades17081997]

@@aimeemcdonald1581 yeah, but they nailed this moment quite well.

[@DailyShit.]

But not every race is this exciting.

[@angelovargas3925]

I really think this might be the best race ever driven by a non world champion. Maybe at least top 2 or 3. Gotta respect the Mosses and other fellas that had their moments of unbeatableness. But this was a breathtaking drive by checo. Felt like a movie when I watched it for the first time

[@CoastlineSim]

I know he still has performances like this, he just needs to find them again under all the pressure, im sure he can.

[@sergioferreyra3095]

Realmente si analizas la data de las carreras , te llevarás una desagradable sorpresa, de todo lo que le hacen a su carro , cuando va compitiendo contra Max, mágicamente a la siguiente carrera viene a la baja . Las casualidades no existen

[@spdcrzy]

That image of Checo with the fireworks going off behind him never fails to make me cry.

[@rahimalik]

Perez is an inspiration for us all :)

[@tomorrowcomestoday1621]

Perez gives us wings

[@victorgl9709]

Watching this after Checo Perez took #1 in the Monaco GP just hours ago. What a pilot!

[@mvgcmw6009]

2023 and he just won his 5th grand prix, Sakhir 🏆, Azerbaijan 🏆 Monaco 🏆 Singapore 🏆 and Jeddah 🏆🥇, hope more to come.

[@TheJanvicgwaps]

And now he is Mexico's Minister of Defense. Baku 2023 baby woohoo

[@nathanturner6523]

This one got me 😂

[@MM-ce2ns]

🤣🤣acurate

[@akbarh3337]

🤣🤣🤣

[@joshuakim3734]

The Mexican Wall

[@EmilianoXD-eu2rf]

@@joshuakim3734 ñ

[@sofknupbeat]

One of my favourite drivers going from last to first after getting booted from the team he basically saved? Personally one of my favourite races of all time. So happy for Checo!

[@Z1g0l]

I'm coming here from time to time to watch recap of my favourite race in last years. What an spectacle and rollercoaster of emotions that was. Go Checo, vamos! Cheers from 🇵🇱

[@LordPrometheous]

This is one of the top 5 most exciting and emotional moments for me in F1. It couldn't have happened to a more deserving driver, and man.

[@hierismilan8614]

Netflix: ‘hey this is our job!’

[@rafaidan]

@M C no Netflix has an F1 show that is a 10 episode mini documentary

[@mgm8862]

This is better than what Netflix did

[@misterwong1337]

"How is Russell doing?" says it all .... even checo already knew who the real threat was in terms of the mercs

[@Maginiesta]

Russel was on the faster tire prior to that puncture though

[@jhosep182]

10 years of experience

[@MSDJHERO]

10years on the sport tells him the Mercs have the better cars

[@18000rpm]

@@MSDJHERO he means the threat is Russell, not Bottas.

[@Vkj007]

'Wily old fox' as the commentator said

[@GauravChandrashekar]

Get your “I’m here after Brazil 2022” pass here.

[@tonim.8016]

Pass Received. Thank you

[@Pelis_Chilangobythesea]

vengo aquí cuando me siento triste y decepcionado. Checo es uno de mis héroes favoritos. mañana voy a buscar trabajo lejos de casa. y yo tomo ejemplo a mi papá y a Checo que se que desde abajo, con corazón y que el trabajo duro siempre pagan si recompensa. Un abrazo a toda la banda de KZbin que se inspiran en checo. dios los bendiga en sus caminos. un abrazo a mi mamá a mi papá a mi hermano y mi sobrina, les prometo no les fallaré. Checo échale muchas ganas te quiero mucho wey

[@jesusalfredofernandezcruz1833]

Mucha suerte mi hermano, y cuídate mucho. NEVER GIVE UP!!.

[@momosmymum3812]

this is one of the best races. no cheating no undercutting no blocking people no drama just pure amazing driving. a well deserved win for checo

[@JMPZOFACEPROJECT]

The only thing that went his way this race was the puncture to russel , everything else was stacked against him and he drove amazing

[@juststeveidk9360]

@@JMPZOFACEPROJECT I feel so bad for Russel - he was also so close to getting his 1st win or at least have an amazing battle for it but bc of his pit-stop confusion and unlucky tire puncture he didnt even have a chance at podium

[@jmagana166]

No Hamilton to ruin the race

[@fish-y536]

Nice copying

[@chacy950]

and some luck!

[@mukulisonfire]

When he asked Luis to check if his son Checo was watching this, I cried.

[@Christian-oq3md]

On the news you saw alot of people were killed. You did not cry. You see whats wrong?

[@grekii]

@@Christian-oq3md tf are you talking about

[@jordipau]

@@Christian-oq3md hahahahaha

[@Avenging_Archer]

@@Christian-oq3md Yeah you're what's wrong.

[@Christian-oq3md]

@@Avenging_Archer i was just gonna see how people reacted. very interresting

[@onkelmarvin8360]

The most well deserved win in F1 history..........

[@Biscuits..]

Checo’s always been the pride of Mexico. So excited to see him battle for World Champion this year!

[@ashwikraj8166]

Fun Fact: You aren't watching this for the first time

[@Itachi-xr9mq]

3:08 -3:40 Checo telling the team when to pit and when to stay on the track shows how much experienced he is

[@TragicAyk]

Checo telling the team he should box in lap 21, called into box at lap 48. Team orders

[@shivamshuklaaa]

Seb had to do that every time he raced for Ferrari.

[@HB-cg4jv]

oh man he's lucky his team held him back 27 more laps before boxing, if he stopped in lap 22 he would've pitted again before the end for softs and lost the race

[@muthiscocuq8berq]

@@HB-cg4jv but he couldn't pass anyone for 26 laps and there was a safety car right after he switched tyres. So I would say he would still win the race without any trouble.

[@elmatticana7166]

@@shivamshuklaaa ehm, not really

[@njz3541]

Decade long career. First ever win. His radio... "I'm speechless" Followed by [In Spanish] Luis, make sure Checo(Jr) is watching the race, please. LEGEND. What a guy. VamosCheco.

[@teviochi8558]

That meke me cry...What a men.

[@kevin_gandhi]

This race should be shown for weekly motivation

[@traaztek1996]

@@kevin_gandhi I watch it whenever I'm feeling down and it almost always perks me right up

[@-rj-1718]

Gotta revisit this video every once in a while. From not having a seat in F1 to getting his first pole, a win in Monaco and becoming the most successful Mexican driver in F1, what a journey its been for Checo! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for him.

[@timwarriner38]

He's currently 15 points behind Verstappen. If he and Leclerc fail to finish next race and Perez finishes well he will take the lead in the Drivers Championship.

[@worfoz]

He should become the first Mexican driver to win the Mexican Grand Prix. RB should make that their strategic goal. Checo helped Max to win his world title, F1 is a team sports.

[@christiangutierrez7193]

Gotta revisit this one every few months

[@leventekovacs365]

Alternative title: How Perez got to RedBull

[@obi-wankenobilego7447]

Another will be how Albon loose his seat 😅

[@patriciogonzalezgomez5855]

Who’s here after checo’s win at Azerbaijan GP 🙋‍♂️

[@ziepex7009]

me!

[@K10XD1420]

Me haha

[@thrash1337]

here here, so happy for him!

[@FXT117]

✌️

[@ajithkumarr19]

Even KZbin recommended this after checo win in Baku ;)

[@excitedberry6163]

This was a true masterclass and one of the cleanest races I've seen.

[@marklerma10]

Watching this video still makes me cry!! Come on Checo!!!