A key to success Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez on the Formula 1has been supported by Charles Slimthe richest man in Mexico and Latin America, as well as his son-in-law, the businessman Arturo Elijah Ayub. However, the best Mexican driver in history told his sponsor that he no longer needs him. So what happened?
The team driver Red Bull Racing held a meeting with the media to discuss his participation in the Mexican Grand Prix. There was also the former ‘shark’ of Shark Tank Mexicowho took the microphone to ask an interesting question:
“With everything you’ve lived through, if you were to start over… How would you convince me to invest in you?” Elías Ayub questioned, provoking a resounding collective laugh.
It should be remembered that the 56-year-old businessman is CEO of Telmex Telcel Foundationperhaps the most important sponsor in Pérez’s career.
Checo Pérez had a bad time with his pitch and they hit him
Showing off his confidence and security, the racing driver from Guadalajara, Jalisco, replied:
“Honestly, I would have convinced you… I would do the exact same thing. I was so hungry, so much did I want you to support me to go to Europe, that I would have done the same. I don’t know what else to add. I have no doubt that I would have convinced you again,” Pérez said.
Then, Arturo Elías resorted to a phrase that he popularized as an investor in Shark Tank Mexicowhich has become a classic in social networks in the form of memes and stickers.
“Did you know? I love your team, I love the uniform, I love your partner. But I’m out, daddy”, said the also director of one TV Y Claro Sports.
But the pilot defended himself…
Of course, the businessman’s response sparked reactions among those present. When silence returned, the Checo’s words surprised everyone:
“We don’t need you, it doesn’t matter,” Sergio Pérez said loud and clear.
Clearly it was all a joke between them, as they trust each other enough after a decade of support and friendship.
In recent days, Arturo Elías Ayub has shown his passion for F1 in various ways. On Sunday, October 30, the day of the final of the Grand Prix of Mexico, the millionaire boasted on social media that he, along with several relatives and friends, traveled by subway to reach the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguezvenue of the competition.
As expected, the group included the investor’s wife, Johanna Slimdaughter of the owner of Grupo Carso.
The pair of successful Mexicans made it clear that everything is more than good between them that same night. After winning third place, Checo Pérez went to celebrate with Elías Ayub, Carlos Slim and other friends from the national elite.
In a video circulating on social networks, you can see the pilot and the businessman singing cute baby full lung.
Carlos Slim and his eldest son, Slim Domit, discovered Sergio Pérez’s talent in 1997 and decided to boost his career. Five years later, the Team Telmex and integrated it. They even continued to sponsor him after he left the team, and the Slim family interceded for him to sign with Red Bull Racing.
For his part, Arturo Elías Ayub was key for Checo to continue competing after leaving McLaren in 2013. They also prevented him from leaving the top motorsport circuit at the end of his contract with the team Racing Point in 2020.
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