MEXICO CITY :Sergio "Checo" Perez may not be racing at this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix but the driver found the back of the net three times in an exhibition football match as he prepares for Cadillac's debut in the 2026 Formula One season.

The Mexican driver played in a match on Thursday in an initiative that brought young people living on the streets or in addiction rehabilitation to play with Mexican footballers and athletes.

"Checo" did not play at the beginning but came on later to the surprise of fans, going on to score a hat-trick and give the blue team a 5-3 lead at halftime. The blue team went on to win 7-6 against the white team.

"I couldn't miss it this year. We've been doing this event for 10 years, an incredible one where we get together before the race. I won't be racing

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