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Perez brings Formula One to Mexico City streets before home milestone

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The free showcase near the Angel of Independence monument drew an estimated 100,000 spectators, offering them a rare look at the six-times Grand Prix winner. Driving an adapted Formula Two car, the 36-year-old performed doughnuts and greeted fans who had camped out since the previous night. Perez explained that this enthusiastic domestic support was a primary motivation for returning to the sport this season with Cadillac. Teammate Valtteri Bottas joined the festivities as both drivers greeted the massive crowd from a classic convertible.

Key points

  • The upcoming weekend marks a career milestone for Sergio Perez as he makes his 300th Gran…: The upcoming weekend marks a career milestone for Sergio Perez as he makes his 300th Grand Prix start.
  • Cadillac secured the veteran Mexican driver's future by signing him to a multi-year contr…: Cadillac secured the veteran Mexican driver's future by signing him to a multi-year contract extension through 2029.
  • The free street event offered accessible viewing for local supporters priced out of sold-…: The free street event offered accessible viewing for local supporters priced out of sold-out Grand Prix tickets.

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Oct 28 : Sergio Perez turned one of Mexico City's grandest avenues into a celebration of national pride as fans packed Paseo de la Reforma ahead of the Mexican driver's 300th Grand Prix start this weekend.

An estimated 100,000 people gathered for the Cadillac driver's showrun, his fourth in Mexico during his Formula One career.

Mexican flags lined the avenue along with giant images of the 36-year-old as Perez drove the Formula Two adapted car, performed tyre-smoking doughnuts and stopped near the Angel of Independence monument to greet fans.

"I know some of you were here since last night. I really appreciate it," Perez told the crowd. "You guys are one of the main reasons I came back to Formula One.

"Thank you for all the unforgettable moments," he added.

Perez, a six-times Grand Prix winner, returned to the grid this year with Cadillac and the team announced earlier on Wednesday that the Mexican driver had signed a multi-year contract extension until 2029.

For fans priced out of the Grand Prix or unable to secure tickets before they sold out,…

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