Sergio Pérez to Miss Mexico Grand Prix Fan Forum After Falling Ill

Red Bull Racing’s home‑grown driver Sergio Pérez will not attend the fan forum scheduled for the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend, as he has been forced to withdraw after falling ill, reports Motorsport.com and Motorsport Week. The team confirmed that the Mexican driver is still expected to take part in the on‑track sessions – practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday – but will miss the pre‑race fan‑interaction programme that was to be held at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.

According to the outlets, Pérez’s illness was reported early on Friday morning, prompting Red Bull to issue a brief statement that the driver is receiving medical attention and is being monitored closely. While the exact nature of the ailment has not been disclosed, the team emphasized that his health is the priority and that there are no indications the condition will affect his performance on the track.

The fan forum, typically a high‑profile event that allows supporters to meet the driver, take photos and ask questions, will go ahead without him. Organisers have said a replacement Red Bull representative will appear to keep the schedule intact, and the session will still feature a live Q&A with the team’s engineers and other drivers. Fans who had purchased tickets are being offered refunds or the option to attend a later event.

For Indian fans, the Mexico Grand Prix will be broadcast live on FanCode with commentary in English and Hindi. The race starts at 02:00 IST on Sunday, 24 October, and the qualifying session will be shown at 23:00 IST on Saturday. Those interested in following Pérez’s recovery can keep an eye on Red Bull’s official social channels, which will provide updates ahead of the race weekend.

Source: Motorsport.com