© Getty ImagesThank You, Checo From unforgettable wins, cheering alongside your fans in Mexico, to becoming the Minister of Defence, we raise a can to you.
JoiningRedBullRacing(RBR)in2021,Checobroughtwithhimawealthofexperienceandanappetiteforwinning–bothneededforaseasonthatnoonewouldeverbeabletoforget.
Checo’s arrival marked the beginning of a chapter in our history that would break and set countless records and stun the world of Formula 1, as well as taking on a crucial supporting role in the fight for Max’s for World Drivers’ Championship win.
FirstVictorywithRedBullRacing
The 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix will go down as an iconic moment in Checo’s history with the Team. In a race filled with drama and unexpected twists, and after Max had suffered a tyre failure, Checo held off Lewis Hamilton to secure his first victory in RBR colours.
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MemorablePerformancesandKeyPodiums
Checo has pulled off a number of stellar performances since 2021, but there are a few that will live on forever; ones that made an impact to the people that work within the factory in Milton Keynes and ones that made an impact to the sport. With five race wins with the Team under his belt, two in Azerbaijan, one in Monaco, one in Singapore and one in Jeddah, Checo earned his title as the King of Street Circuits.
Notably, the 2022 race win in Monaco, the 2021 French Grand Prix and the 2021 Turkish Grand Prix podium finishes, are just a few performances that really stand out for Oracle Red Bull Racing fans the world over. However, there was one particular finish that made the biggest impact...
French Grand Prix 2021: Race
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"I Believe We Have The Best Team In The World." Christian Horner© Getty Images
Simply Lovely Max!© Getty Images
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Checo proved himself as the ultimate Team player, playing a crucial role in 2021 with his willingness to support Max by holding up competitors and strategically positioning himself on the track. The Minister of Defence earned his moniker in Abu Dhabi with some expert defending against Lewis Hamilton, helping Max clinch his first World Championship.
Checo Nailing The Corner In Abu Dhabi© Getty Images
AFittingFinalWin:Azerbaijan2023
Checo’s time with Oracle Red Bull Racing came full circle at the 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a venue that had already cemented itself in his career highlights. Following a fortuitous safety car, he reminded everyone why he is one of the most resilient drivers in the sport, fending off any attack on his lead, taking his fifth win with the Team and second at the Baku City Circuit.
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ALegacyofDeterminationandPassion
No one will ever be able to doubt Checo’s determination on track, he was with the team for a record-breaking year and regaining the Constructor's title, he put an end to the long-running drought of a Mexican on the podium at the Mexico Grand Prix, and countless other examples that many can only wish they had in their racing career.
With gratitude and admiration,
Grac11as
