The 2023 Formula One season has not yet started and the Mexican Sergio Pérez has already completed his first race in the United States.
During his visit to New York for the reveal of the RB19, the Red Bull driver and Jimmy Fallon, host of “The Tonight Show”, squared off in a duel of Go Karts, with an unexpected ending.
Checo was about to win, but Jimmy passed him in one of the curves to snatch first place. At the end, the presenter celebrated with champagne and Jim Farley, president of Ford, who was his strategist and team leader.
“I challenged Formula One legend Sergio Perez to an indoor go-kart race. Thanks to our Ford mates and boss Jim Farley for guiding me. I think Christian Horner wants me for Red Bull,” Fallon shared after his triumph.
The head of the Austrian team, Christian Horner, was present as race director during the dynamics and to observe the performance of his tricolor rider.
“I had a great time with Jimmy Fallon, thank you! I can’t wait for the rematch,” Perez said.
