Sergio P�rez Mendoza also known as "Checo" P�rez, is a Mexican racing driver, currently driving for Force India. P�rez was a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy until 2012. He also took his first Formula One podium at the 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix with Sauber, a drive which won him plaudits and fuelled speculation of a move to Ferrari in the near future. However, P�rez later told reporters that he expected to stay with Sauber until at least the end of the 2012 season. Due to his young age and performance, he has been referred to as "The Mexican Wunderkind". P�rez joined McLaren for the 2013 season however the car failed to deliver the team a single podium finish. Subsequently for the 2014 season, the team decided to replace P�rez with Danish driver Kevin Magnussen very late into the season almost leaving P�rez without a seat. In December 2013, it was announced that Force India have signed P�rez in a 15 million Euro deal. 

January 26th, 1990 in Guadalajara (Age 34)