Sergio Perez and Carola Martinez at the 2023 FIA Prize Giving ceremony.Photo:Sergio Perez Instagram
Sergio Perez Instagram
The only thing Sergio Pérez loves more than racing is his wife, Carola Martinez, and their beautiful family.
Both Pérez and Martinez were born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico; however, the pair didn’t meet until they were in their twenties. Despite Pérez being a public figure, their relationship has remained largely out of the spotlight. In fact, it wasn’t until Martinez became pregnant with their first child that they went public with their romance.
In Dec. 2017, they became first-time parents with the birth of son Sergio Jr. Since then, the couple have gotten married and welcomed another son and two daughters. Their oldest kids, Sergio Jr. and daughter Carlota, sometimes make rare cameos at their dad’s Formula 1 racing competitions or ontheir mom’s Instagram page.
Since signing with Red Bull Racing in 2021, Pérez’s racing career has taken off exponentially — albeit, the one constant through it all has been Martinez. Speaking candidly with Dutch newspaperDe Limburger, Pérez admitted he struggles with keeping work from bleeding into his time at home with his family.
“Formula 1 is my sport, my life, my passion. But when you are having such a hard time at work, it is difficult to be cheerful at home with your wife and children,” he told the outlet, perSports Illustrated’s Fan Nation.
Family time is of the utmost importance for Pérez, who recently hired a mental health coach to help navigate the pressure and expectations that come with F1. For Pérez, having a clear mind means he can better allot his time and energy to his family.
“That’s why I hired a mental coach because my family deserves to have that cheerful father at home,” he explained.
So who is Sergio Pérez’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Carola Martinez and her relationship with the Formula 1 driver.
She married Sergio in 2018
Sergio Perez and Carola Martinez on a motorcycle.Sergio Perez Instagram
She is a mother of four
Sergio Perez and Carola Martinez with their kids Sergio Jr. and Carlota.Sergio Perez Instagram
“Congratulations to the Pérez-Martínez family!” the account added.
They’re supportive of their kids pursuing a career in racing
Carola Martinez and Sergio Jr.Sergio Perez Instagram
Pérez is very familiar with the highs and lows of Formula 1. But despite even the lesser appealing qualities of the sport, Pérez said he would be supportive and overjoyed if his children decide to pursue a career path similar to his.
“I would love for [them] to be close to sports because it is a way to be away from the vices and bad things in the world,” Pérez said during aFox Sportsinterview. “Have that discipline from early on, and if you don’t end up being an athlete, that will help you in business and in many things because the discipline that sports gives you, nothing gives you.”
Sergio is committed to balancing family life with his demanding career
Sergio Perez celebrates in parc ferme with Carola Martinez and their son Sergio Jr. during the F1 Grand Prix of Austria on July 02, 2023.Mark Thompson/Getty
Mark Thompson/Getty
Pérez is more than a decade into his career as an F1 driver, but that doesn’t mean leaving home for long stretches of time has become any easier. Speaking with the press following the 2022 Hungarian Grand Prix, Pérez candidly opened up about the struggles that come with being a pro athlete and dad — noting that even during the off-season, being a race driver is still a full-time job.
Pérez added that even when he does get a break from the racetrack and can spend quality time at home, he’s still paying attention to what he’s eating and his training regimen.
“[It’s] the same when you are with your kids,” he concluded.
She is Sergio’s lucky charm at racing competitions
Sergio Perez walks in the Paddock with Carola Martinez ahead of final practice for the F1 Grand Prix of Portugal on May 01, 2021.Peter Fox/Getty
Peter Fox/Getty
Martinez is her husband’s biggest fan and can often be spotted cheering him on from the sidelines — sometimes alongside their kids, too. In 2023, Martinez attended several Grand Prix competitions that took place all across the globe, including Austria, Abu Dhabi, Portugal and Styria to name a few.
She and Sergio frequent red carpet events together
Carola Martinez and Sergio Perez during the FIA Prize Giving at Bologna Fiere on December 9, 2022.Rudy Carezzevoli - Formula 1/Formula 1/Getty
Rudy Carezzevoli - Formula 1/Formula 1/Getty
The couple live relatively private lives, though that hasn’t stopped them from stepping into the spotlight from time to time. In December 2022, Martinez accompanied Pérez to the FIA Prize Giving gala in Bologna, Italy, where the F1 athlete was recognized for winning third in the World Cup.
“3rd in the World Cup! I could not be more proud of you!!!!!. Let’s go for much more!!” Martinez said on Instagramalongside photos from the night.
They attended the gala in 2023 as well, where Pérez was once again honored for his major accomplishments. Martinez commemorated the special moment on Instagram, praising her husband for being a living example of what it means to never give up.
“You are a clear example of never giving up until you achieve your dreams! 2nd in the championship 🤩🙏,” shecaptioned the post.
source: people.com
