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There have been six Formula One drivers from Mexico who have taken part in races since the championship began in 1950. Pedro Rodríguez is the most successful Mexican driver being the only one to have won a grand prix. Sergio Pérez, the only other Mexican to finish on the podium, currently races with Sahara Force India F1 Team .
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World champions and race winners
Pedro Rodríguez won two races out of the 54 he started and is the only Mexican driver to finish in first position.
Current drivers
Sergio Pérez began his career in 2011 with Sauber before moving to McLaren in 2013 and then Force India in 2014. Esteban Gutiérrez drove for Sauber in 2013 and 2014 and after a one year gap in which he was a Ferrari Test Driver came back to drive for Haas F1 Team in 2016.
Former drivers
Brothers Pedro and Ricardo Rodríguez raced in the 1960s. Héctor Rebaque raced in the 1970s, competing in more events than any other Mexican driver. Moisés Solana attended races in America and Mexico throughout the 1960s.