Max Verstappen has had many teammates over the years, with a very memorable one being Daniel Ricciardo. But now there is a partnership that is challenging the most beloved Ricciardo-Verstappen ship. And that is the bond between Max Verstappen and Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez, affectionately dubbed “Chestappen” by the internet.
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It is no coincidence that Max Verstappen won two world championship titles while being partnered with Sergio Perez. Perez’s support and wingman ship have been lauded by many fans, especially after the Japanese Grand Prix.
Fans demand a kiss in response to adorable ‘Chestappen’ moment
For the fans who swoon over the friendship between Checo and Verstappen, though, something happened to create waves of ecstatic screams. In a recent Meet the Fans event hosted by Telcel, Perez and Verstappen appeared and all but endorsed their ongoing bromance.
When the host asked Max which celebrity Checo looked like, he answered Tom Cruise. But then Verstappen took a look at his teammate and corrected himself, “Actually I think he [Sergio Perez] is better looking.”
This sent a shockwave of enthused roars among the audience who immediately began chanting, “Beso! Beso!” (Spanish for ‘kiss’ or ‘peck’). And they were joined by fans on Twitter.
Everyone screaming for max and Checo to kiss after max said checo was good looking
Max ships himself so hard with Checo and Checo doesn't know what the hell is going on 😭😭
The hosts are making them play challenge about how much they know each other and Max got asked what celebrity Checo looks like and he went like, "Actually I think he's better looking than him [Tom Cruise]" and the host went like, KISS NOW.
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The hosts are making them play challenge about how much they know each other and Max got asked what celebrity Checo looks like and he went like, "Actually I think he's better looking than him [Tom Cruise]" and the host went like, KISS NOW.
Fans also went berserk knowing that Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are well aware of how their friendship trends over the internet.
They know that we know they know we know!!!! Jajajjajajajajajaja no puedo!!!! Necesito verla yaaaa
The hosts are making them play challenge about how much they know each other and Max got asked what celebrity Checo looks like and he went like, "Actually I think he's better looking than him [Tom Cruise]" and the host went like, KISS NOW.
WHAAAA- IM SCREAMING I NEED THE WHOLE VIDEO!!! NOOOW!!!!
Everyone screaming for max and Checo to kiss after max said checo was good looking
😭😭😭😭😭
Everyone screaming for max and Checo to kiss after max said checo was good looking
“Beso, beso” No way I love this hahah
Everyone screaming for max and Checo to kiss after max said checo was good looking
jwoe8dujd THEY LOVE EACH OTHER SO MUCH 💗💗💗
Everyone screaming for max and Checo to kiss after max said checo was good looking
Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen’s friendship, in the only sport where being teammates means little, is truly wholesome to behold. And hopefully, it will last for many more years to come.
Sergio Perez says he will win without help from Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen’s triumph at the Japanese Grand Prix earned him his second Driver’s Championship title. But he was not alone in that effort. His teammate Sergio Perez’s support also contributed to that win.
And the fans have been going crazy over their stellar bond, celebrating the ideal duo. But, at the same time, many have been demanding Max Verstappen also step up to support Checo in securing wins. Especially in his hometown, and perhaps even a championship title next year?
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Formula One F1 – Mexico City Grand Prix – Red Bull’s Sergio Perez Press Conference – Telcel Theater, Mexico City, Mexico – October 26, 2022 Red Bull’s Sergio Perez during the press conference REUTERS/Edgard Garrido
However, Perez disagreed with the internet on this. He is determined to earn his victories himself, without any outside help.
“I don’t need to be given anything,” Perez told ESPN. “I have achieved everything without any gifts for so many years – not that it is necessary.”
“In the end, I don’t think about it. I think about my work, about being perfect this weekend and looking for that victory [in Mexico].”
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Perez’s self-reliance is admirable and we can only hope that his future will contain a championship title as he most certainly deserves one. Meanwhile, let’s cheer hard for Checo’s victory in Mexico!