--- title: "Perez’s Azerbaijan F1 Crash Linked to Dad’s Pre-Heart Attack, Hospitalization" date: "2024-09-17" modified: "2024-09-17" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/perezs-azerbaijan-f1-crash-linked-to-dads-pre-heart-attack-hospitalization" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Perez’s Azerbaijan F1 Crash Linked to Dad’s Pre-Heart Attack, Hospitalization ![xxxx during the Formula One Grand Prix of Russia at Sochi Autodrom on October 11, 2015 in Sochi, Russia.]() *\Mark Thompson/Getty\* Antonio Perez Garibay, Sergio Perez's father, is hospitalized in Mexico City after suffering a pre-heart attack during the [Formula 1]() [Azerbaijan Grand Prix](). Garibay was found unconscious at his home and was rushed to the hospital. According to an official [release]() from the Perez family, he is currently stable but will remain under intensive care for several days. Due to the timing of the events, [reports]() claim the pre-infarction was triggered by Sergio's crash in the [second-to-last lap of Sunday's Grand Prix](). After driving a masterful race in third place, the Mexican driver was involved in a heavy crash with Carlos Sainz that sent both the Red Bull and Ferrari into the wall, ending his and the team's quest for much-needed championship points. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yIsdmnDu0c It's believed that the initial shock of the crash—and not to mention what this could mean for his son's career—led to Garibay's reaction. The driver's family is deeply involved in his racing efforts, oftentimes adding more pressure on them due to their media exposure. Garibay is often seen at several races throughout the year, and Checo's sister Paola Perez Mendoza acts as his manager. Given Checo's recent lack of performance, some have chosen to back off from social to avoid negativity or bullying comments. Garibay is heavily involved in Mexican politics and currently holds a seat as a "Diputado Nacional," which is more or less the equivalent of a congressman. Following a long campaign to endorse Mexico's newly-elected president (and the country's first woman president), Garibay has shared his desire to run for higher office. His political endeavors will likely have to be paused to focus on his health. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()