'F1 and FIA opened doors' for Cancun GP, claims Sergio Perez's dad

Perez, father, Mexico, 2021 — Photo: © LAT Images

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'F1 and FIA opened doors' for Cancun GP, claims Sergio Perez's dad

If Sergio Pérez’s father Antonio is right, Formula 1 could be hitting the Mexican city of Cancun in 2024

Matthew Karagich

Saturday 11 March 2023 14:33 Updated: 21:28

Formula 1 continues its global expansion apace and the Mexican resort of Cancun could be next to host a race.

According to Antonio Perez – father of Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez – a Cancun race is now more likely to happen than not, after the "F1 and FIA opened the door" for it to happen.

Mexico already has an F1 race with the Mexico City Grand Prix – which will be held at the end of October this year – and rumours have been circulating regarding a Grand Prix in Cancun since 2021, with the goal of having the picturesque beachside town hosting a Formula 1 race in 2024.

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Perez Sr. told Spanish outlet Marca that plans to hold a second F1 race in Mexico were around "60 per cent" likely as it stands today, with further steps forward to come.

He said: "Last week I had a meeting with Mexican businessmen, we have already prepared the letters of intent and I think we will be presenting it in mid-July, where it will be, the measurements of the track, to have everything ready and to start the work.

"The most important part is that the FIA and Formula 1 have already accepted it, they opened the doors for me.

"As of today, it is 60 per cent likely to happen."