Perez "gave my full heart" for historic Mexico success
Perez has become the first Mexican driver to stand on his home F1 podium
Sergio Perez insisted he gave his "full heart" in the Mexico City Grand Prix but was left wanting more despite scoring a historic home podium by finishing third.
For the first time in his F1 career, Perez has registered three consecutive podiums to help Red Bull close to within a point of Mercedes in the constructors' championship.
More importantly for Perez, the Mexican became the first driver from his homeland to not only lead his home race but also stand on the podium.
During the closing stages, it appeared Perez had the opportunity to finish runner-up as he charged up to the rear of Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes although he was unable to find an opening.
"It's an unbelievable day," said a jubilant Perez as the packed baseball stadium chanted his name as he was being interviewed.
"Obviously, I wanted more. Today, I wanted to get the one-two for the team.
"It was pretty close but I didn't have a single chance to get through. Still, I gave my full heart for these people."
Paying tribute to the fans that roared him lap after lap, Perez added: "I could actually hear them when I was going through here.
"It was pretty enjoyable. It was full of support."
Related
More F1 news
Latest F1 news
Recommended by the editors
Miami Grand Prix Sprint
Mercedes F1 star hit with LATE penalty at Miami Grand Prix
Miami Grand Prix Sprint
F1 Sprint Results Today: 2026 Miami Grand Prix times and positions
Miami Grand Prix Sprint
Mercedes suffer nightmare start as Ferrari pounce in Miami
Miami Grand Prix Sprint
Audi F1 star's car catches fire BEFORE Miami race start
Races
-
Grand Prix of Australia 2026
-
Grand Prix of China 2026
-
Grand Prix of Japan 2026
-
Grand Prix of Bahrain 2026
-
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026
-
Miami Grand Prix 2026
-
Grand Prix du Canada 2026
-
Grand Prix De Monaco 2026
-
Gran Premio de Barcelona-Catalunya 2026
-
Grand Prix of Austria 2026
-
Grand Prix of Great Britain 2026
-
Grand Prix of Belgium 2026
-
Grand Prix of Hungary 2026
-
Dutch Grand Prix 2026
-
Grand Prix of Italy 2026
-
Gran Premio de España 2026
-
Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2026
-
Grand Prix of Singapore 2026
-
Grand Prix of the United States 2026
-
Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2026
-
Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2026
-
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026
-
Qatar Grand Prix 2026
-
Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2026
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Editorial & corporate information
Avenue HQ
10–12 East Parade
Leeds
LS1 2BH
United Kingdom Regional correspondence
View contact page