The reappearance of Mexican drivers at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez excited many fans, including Sergio Pérez, a Red Bull driver, who raised high expectations on his return to the circuit. However, to the disappointment of the spectators, Pérez had a disappointing performance, being eliminated early in the qualifying session and finishing in seventeenth position during the race.
Despite his on-track performance, Pérez’s teammate, Max Verstappen, enjoyed a festive atmosphere in Mexico, where he was seen mingling with prominent figures such as Arturo Elías Ayub and Carlos Slim Domit. Two videos circulating online show Pérez socializing at the post-Grand Prix event, one of which features him alongside the mentioned figures holding a trophy, while the other shows him talking with his wife and posing for photos with attendees.
The clips divide opinions on their timeline, leaving doubts about whether they correspond to the celebration after the race. Despite the uncertainty, the videos have triggered varied reactions among Formula 1 fans. Some have criticized Pérez for his behavior, linking it to his on-track performance in Mexico City, while others have taken the situation humorously and even created memes about it, questioning the importance of his performance in the competition.
