Checo Pérez revealed which Latin American countries he would like to compete in F1

The last extension of the 2022 season of Formula 1 Two of his three races are scheduled to be in Latin america. As part of his preparation for Brazilian Grand PrixSergio Pérez spoke about the role and passion expressed by the followers of the Continent in his favour, and for which he revealed what it is Two states where you want to run on board his car.

During an event where it was revealed special edition helmetInspired by the new movie Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverwhich will be used in José Carlos Pace Autodrome, Czech Perez He was surprised by the offers of affection. In this sense, he expressed his desire to learn about new circuits and that the following seasons of Formula 1 could be more inclusive.

“I couldn’t have imagined it, what that means in your country and for others. I feel very obligated and I like to run in Colombia or Argentina. Several countries that I would like to visit and bring in Formula 1. At least we have the Mexican Grand Prix. I had an amazing show. I would like to go to other parts of the American continent,” he told the media.

Motorsports in Formula 1 have shaped much of its history and success on the Old Continent. As an example, from 22 scheduled races In the current calendar Ten performed in Europe. Meanwhile, six countries in Asia are allocated, Five more in Americataking into account Canada and the United States, while in Oceania there was only one.

In the case of the American continent, of the five races, three were held in Canada and the United States, but the most preferred region were the stars and bars. Only two are designated for Latin America, where Mexican Grand Prixas well as the Brazilian Grand Prix which is about to take place on the penultimate date of the event.

Although wanting to Czech Perez The increased presence of Latin American countries in the Formula 1 calendar is clear, of the two countries he mentioned in his speech, only one has a history of hosting a previous race.

Argentina is the other country in Latin America That appeared in the Formula 1 calendar with the Grand Prix. Oscar and Juan Galvez Racecourse, located in the heart of Buenos Aires, The competition was received 20 times From 1953 to 1958, in 1960, as well as in three time periods from 1972 to 1975, from 1977 to 1981, and most recently, from 1995 to 1998.

On the other hand, although Colombia did not have any races on the track, they have made efforts in recent years. Achieving inclusion in future calendars. Indeed, in January 2022, then-President Ivan Duque announced a plan to create a semi-urban district in Barranquilla. However, with the arrival of the administration of President Gustavo Petro, a The Minister of Sports denied the existence of the budget and that the project should be a top priority for the government.

Despite this, days after the Mexican Grand Prix, the class chief, Stefano Domenicali, travel to Barranquilla They had a meeting with Mayor Jaime Pomarejo. In this regard, the politician emphasized that the main reason for the talk was the arrival of Formula 1 in his country, despite it being presented as Medium and long term plan.

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