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    Who is Oliver Finney and what has he been charged with?

    A PROFESSIONAL footballer has been accused of raping a woman. OLIVER Finney, 25, will face court over the charge – here we look at the footballer’s life, career, and what he has been accused of.
    Oliver Finney scored the winning goal for Hartlepool United against Swindon Town in April 2023Credit: Alamy
    Who is Oliver Finney?
    Oliver Vincent Finney was born on December 15, 1997.
    Finney is from Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire.
    He is a professional footballer who plays in midfield.
    Finney began his footballing career at Crewe Alexandra, which was formed in 1877 as an offshoot of Crewe Alexandra Cricket Club, where he graduated from the team’s academy.
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    To gain first team experience he completed periods on loan at non-league sides Nantwich Town during the 2016/17 season, and Halesowen Town on a two-month loan deal during the 2017/18 season.
    The midfielder returned to Crewe in 2017, signing a further one-year contract in 2018.
    He made 124 appearances for the Cheshire club and scored 17 goals.
    Finney signed for Hartlepool on transfer deadline day in January 2023 on a permanent contract.
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    Who did Oliver Finney play for?
    Finney played for Hartlepool United FC before being suspended in October 2023.
    He had made 20 appearances for the club and scored two goals for the team, which was relegated to the National League at the end of last season.
    On joining the Pools, Finney said: “I’m buzzing to be here. There’s a lot of work to do, but there’s no reason that this squad can’t kick on.
    “The quality here is plain to see.”
    What has Oliver Finney been charged with?
    Finney has been charged with one count of rape, according to the Cheshire Constabulary.
    The midfielder allegedly attacked a woman in 2022 while playing for Crewe Alexandria in League Two.
    Finney has been suspended by Hartlepool while the case is ongoing.
    The club released a statement on October 27, 2023 reading: “Hartlepool United have been made aware of a police investigation surrounding a first-team player which has been reported in the press today.
    “The allegation dates back to before the player joined Hartlepool United.
    “Upon being informed of the allegation and investigation for the first time the Club immediately placed the player on suspension pending the investigation outcome.
    “The matter is subject to an official process and therefore no further comment will made at this time.”
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    Cheshire Constabulary said: “A man from Hartlepool has been summonsed to court following an investigation into a rape.
    “Oliver Finney, 25, is set to be appear at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Monday 13th November charged with one count of rape.” More

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    What is George Russell’s net worth?

    GEORGE Russell is one of Formula One’s rising stars. But what’s his net worth? Here’s what we know about the British racecar driver.
    Norfolk-born George Russell started driving for Mercedes in 2022.Credit: Splash
    Who is George Russell?
    George Russell is a British racecar driver, for the Mercedes F1 team. 
    He was born in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, to father Steve, and mother Alison. 
    His father had a seed and bean company, that he reportedly sold to support George’s driving career. 
    Russell has two older siblings, a sister called Cara, who works as his personal assistant, and a brother, Benjy. 
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    Russell grew up in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, and took up karting as a child at the age of 6, following in older brother Benjy’s footsteps, who was also a keen karting driver, often competing — and winning.
    Russell has previously said that his brother “was a brilliant driver”, but despite starting at only 11 years old, it was already too late for him to pursue a career in the sport. 
    The budding driver moved up to the karting cadet class in 2010, becoming the MSA British champion and British Open champion.
    In 2014, Russell participated in Formula Renault 2.0 Alps championship, finishing fourth, and also the BRDC Formula 4 Championship with the Lanan Racing team.
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    After winning the Formula 4 Championship, he became the youngest-ever driver to win the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Award, earning a £100,000 cash prize.
    In his debut Formula 3 championship in 2015, Russell scored three podium finishes.
    After winning the Formula 2 championship driving with the French team ART Grand Prix, Russell moved on to Formula 1, debuting with the Williams team in 2019, at the Australian Grand Prix finishing sixteenth.
    His first win came three years later at the 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix after he’d joined the Mercedes team.
    As for his love life, Russell started dating Seychelle de Vries, once linked to Max Verstappen, in 2017. 
    The pair were reportedly together for three years, before a 2020 split. 
    Russell is now dating Carmen Montero Mundt, a finance professional based in London. 
    Carmen shares romantic snaps with boyfriend Russell with her 318,000 Instagram followers, for example, some exotic holiday photos, and a summer trip to Wimbledon. 
    Russell largely sticks to professional driving shots on his Instagram, where he has 3.8 million followers, but posted a photo with Carmen at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. 
    What age is George Russell?
    Russell was born on February 15, 1998 – making him 25 as of November 2023. 
    In 2023 he is driving alongside fellow Brit and F1 legend Lewis Hamilton, born in 1985 and 13 years his senior.
    In an interview with The Times, Russell said of his teammate: “He is so experienced, whereas I’m a 25-year-old who is just totally focused on trying to be the best F1 driver I can be. I’m pretty inspired by what he has achieved.”
    When did George Russell join Mercedes?
    Russell joined the Mercedes F1 team in 2021, replacing Valtteri Bottas.
    In his first race in a Mercedes car, the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, Russell qualified ninth and finished fourth.
    He took his first podium spot with Mercedes at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix.
    What is George Russell’s net worth?
    Russell has an estimated net worth of $16million, approximately £13.1million.
    His move to Mercedes earned him a £5million payday.
    He previously rented a flat in an affluent part of London, but moved to Monaco, like many other F1 stars before him. 
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    Russell enjoys lavish trips away with girlfriend Carmen to holiday spots St Barts and Santorini.
    Off the racing circuit, the driving star gets around in a  £140,000 car — unsurprisingly, a Mercedes AMG GT. More

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    What is Daniel Ricciardo’s net worth?

    DANIEL Ricciardo is one of the best-liked drivers on the grid, with eight grand prix wins under his belt. But who is the F1 star, and what is his net worth?
    Daniel Ricciardo is set for career-high earnings in 2023Credit: Getty
    Who is Daniel Ricciardo?
    Daniel Ricciardo is a Formula One racing driver, born on July 1, 1989, in Perth, Western Australia, to Italian-Australian parents. 
    Born to a motor-sports-mad family, Ricciardo began karting at the age of nine, with the support of his Sicilian father Guiseppe, known as Joe, and mum Grace.
    Ricciardo moved to Europe at the age of 19 in 2007, to pursue a career in race car driving, and won the British F3 championship in 2009.
    He drove in the Formula Renault 3.5 for two seasons.
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    He made his debut in F1 for HRT in 2011 at the British Grand Prix, finishing in last place.
    He joined the Torro Rosso team for the 2012/2013 season, before replacing countryman Mark Webber at Red Bull in 2014, where he remained until 2018, winning seven out of his total of eight Grand Prix wins. 
    He won in Canada, Hungary, and Belgium in 2014, and Malaysia in 2016.
    He topped the podium again in Azerbaijan in 2017, then China and Monaco in 2018.
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    He went on to drive for Renault in the 2019–2020 season, and then McClaren during the 2021–2022 season, where he won his eighth Grand Prix on the historic Monza circuit in Italy. 
    Despite the win with McClaren, the team was soon eager to terminate Ricciardo’s contract early, as he struggled to measure up against teammate Lando Norris. 
    In a career low, Ricciardo was ultimately replaced at McClaren by Formula 2 champion, rookie Oscar Piastri.
    The driver has made a move back to Torro Rosso — now known as Alphatauri — for 2023 and is set to remain for 2024, along with Japanese teammate Yuki Tsunoda.
    Ricciardo has been in a relationship with Heidi Berger, an aspiring actress, since 2019, although the pair only went public in 2022. 
    Heidi, born in April 1997, is an aspiring actress and is the daughter of Austrian ex-F1 star Gerhard Berger.
    Heidi’s father Gerhard won 10 Grands Prix before retiring in 1997. 
    Ricciardo has admitted that Gerhard was an idol of his growing up, saying: “When I was young, I mean I’ve followed F1 since I was a kid and I had a Berger hat.”
    Ricciardo sticks to sharing race-driving updates on Instagram with his 8.8 million followers, but Heidi posts the occasional photo of the pair together to her audience of 169,000 followers. 
    Owing to his fearless reputation as a driver, Ricciardo has earned the nickname “Honey Badger”. 
    The racing driver has one sister, Michelle, and is an uncle to her two children, Isabella and Isaac.
    What is Daniel Ricciardo’s net worth?
    Thanks to his career in F1, Ricciardo’s net worth has been estimated at $50million. 
    He has already amassed a property empire valued at over $15million. 
    This includes a one-bedroom apartment in glitzy Monte Carlo, a popular spot with F1 drivers and other sports stars. 
    The driving star also has a property in Perth, Australia, and a lavish five-bedroom mansion in Los Angeles’ Beverly Hills, which set the racec ar driver back $10million when he bought it in 2018. 
    Ricciardo is also said to have an impressive car collection, including a McLaren 720S, an Aston Martin Valkyrie, worth a staggering £2.5million, a Porsche 918 Spyder and a Porsche GT3 RS.
    What is Daniel Ricciardo’s salary at AlphaTauri?
    The “Honey Badger’s” salary at AlphaTauri is yet to be confirmed, at the time of writing. 
    But despite a career setback after being dropped by McClaren at the end of 2022, 2023 is set to bring Ricciardo his biggest paycheck yet. 
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    Ricciardo’s payout from McClaren is reported to be worth $24.3million, equal to £19.9 million.
    This figure is supplemented by a $2.1million (£1.7m) paycheck from Red Bull, for his third driver role at the team — which includes test driving and promotional work. More

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    Who is Tony Bellew? Boxing world champion, film star and big Everton fan

    THE Sun have revealed former English boxing pro Tony Bellew is set to be in this year’s I’m A Celeb line up.The formidable athlete held the WBC cruiserweight title from 2016 to 2017 and even he had a role in the hit film Creed, a spin-off to the famous Rocky franchise – but how will he fare in the jungle?

    Tony Bellew is set to fly out to Australia next week with fellow campmatesCredit: Getty Images
    Who is Tony Bellew?
    Tony Bellew is a professional boxer from Liverpool who is currently the WBC world cruiserweight champion.
    Bellew enjoyed a decorated amateur career winning the ABA heavyweight title three times, finishing with a record of 40 wins and seven defeats before turning professional in 2007.
    The 34-year-old became Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion in 2010, but failed in two attempts to win the world title at that weight against Nathan Cleverley and Adonis Stevenson.
    He finally became a world champion in 2016 after stepping up to his more natural division of cruiserweight, when he stopped Congolese opponent Ilunga Makabu.
    In 2018, the pro officially announced his retirement from the sport after a defeat against Usyk.
    Taking his gloves off for good, Bellew held an impressive record of 30 wins from 34 professional bouts – he only lost on three occasions and drew once.
    He ultimately said his body couldn’t endure the physical strains of boxing anymore.
    Since walking away from the ring for the final time, Bellew has worked  as an an analyst for The Zone and is a regular contributor for the likes of TalkSPORT and others commentators.
    And, now he is one of the latest campmates to be revealed in the I’m A Celeb 2023 cast.
    This won’t be Tony’s first reality TV venture either – last year he endured Channel 4’s Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
    He is married to wife Rachael Roberts, and the couple share three sons together called Corey, Cobey and Carter.

    Tony Bellew defeated Ilunga Makabu to lift the world titleCredit: Getty Images
    What titles has Tony Bellew won?
    The respected boxer has earned himself an impressive collection of titles across his 11-year career.
    He’s punched and ducked his way to ABA heavyeight title a staggering three times.
    Meanwhile in 2010, Bellew was crowned the Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion.
    Two years later he became the British light-heavyweight champion.
    Then in 2014, the boxer was announced WBO international cruiserweight champion.
    Bellew was awarded the European cruiserweight champion title in 2015 and WBC world cruiserweight champion the following year.
    What was Tony Bellew’s ringwalk music?
    Bellew is a proud fan of Everton Football Club, and used to make the walk to the ring with their adopted song blasting out of the speakers.
    Like the team, he entered the arena to the sound of the theme tune of the television programme Z-Cars – which was based on an old Liverpudlian folk song.
    Tony Bellew is a lifelong supporter of Everton Football ClubCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

    Was Tony Bellew in a Hollywood film?
    Bellew gained popularity in America when he had a supporting role in the hit film Creed, a spin-off to the famous Rocky films.
    Sylvester Stallone starred in the film as Rocky Balbao, who took over the career of Adonis Johnson – son of Rocky’s former foe then friend Apollo Creed.
    Bellew assumed the role of Ricky Conlan, defending world light-heavyweight champion, who locks horns with Stallone’s young fighter in a brutal title match which was also filmed at Goodison Park.

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    Who is Michael Owen’s son James?

    MICHAEL Owen is well known in the UK thanks to his long career as a Premier League footballer.But that’s not his biggest achievement, he is also dad to four children – which includes his son James.
    Footballer Michael Owen with his son JamesCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Who is Michael Owen’s son James and how old is he?
    Michael Owen and his wife Louise welcomed their only son James in February 6, 2006.
    He is one of four children – and has siblings Gemma, Emily May, and Jessica.
    His mum and dad met in primary school in 1984 and became childhood sweethearts while at Hawarden High School in Flintshire, Wales.
    They became engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2004 – which is also Louise’s birthday – when he proposed at their home, and they married the following year. 
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    What is James’ condition Stargardt?
    In 2019, Michael revealed his son James is “clinically blind”.
    The retired England striker confirmed his second eldest was diagnosed with Stargardt disease – a degeneration of his retina.
    Stargadt typically causes a loss of vision during childhood or adolescence and although there is no cure for it yet, it is rare for people with the disease to lose complete sight.
    Speaking to The Times, he said: “He will never be a footballer. My son’s got an eye condition.
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    “I’ve never said this. I don’t want a big headline.
    “Clinically, he’s blind. He’s got Stargardt disease, a degeneration of his retina. I used to go and watch him and bollock him about his positioning.
    “He can’t see the ball until it’s five yards away. As much as every father wants their son to play, it is almost a relief to me.
    “Everyone always asks, ‘Is he going to be a footballer?’ and then I stand on the side of the pitch and hear, ‘He’s not as good as his dad.'”
    What does James Owen do for a living?
    As Jamie is still a teenager, he is still in school.
    However, he has a huge following on Instagram, on his very popular handle _james_owen10.
    Also, like his sister Gemma and father Michael, James has a big passion for horses.
    Who is James’ sister Gemma?
    James’ eldest sister Gemma is an equestrian and was a contestant on 2022’s Love Island.
    Since then she has her own fashion line, and is also an Influencer.
    In May 2023, Gemma shared an emotional post about her brother James’ eye condition.
    The reality star shared a photo of her smiling alongside her brother and announced that she was the new ambassador for UK charity Fight For Sight, which helps fund research into the prevention and treatment of blindness and eye disease.
    “When my brother James was around 8yo he was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called Stargardt Disease,” she said.
    “This condition progressively deteriorates vision from the macula and currently there is no cure or treatment.
    “Having closely witnessed how sight loss has affected him personally, I am honoured to announce that I am now an ambassador for Fight For Sight.”
    Gemma admitted the charity is very important to her and her family as she prepares to undertake her new job.
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    “This UK charity is funding research into the prevention and treatment of blindness and eye disease and has a special place in all of my family’s heart,” Gemma continued.
    “I’m looking forward to working with them to help raise funds and awareness for research and developments in treatments for people with Stargardt Disease and other conditions causing blindness.” More

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    What is Guenther Steiner’s net worth?

    GUENTHER Steiner has been at the helm of Haas since 2014.But who is he and what is his net worth? From his sporting salary to his family life – here’s everything you need to know.
    Guenther Steiner pictured in October 2023Credit: Getty
    Who is Guenther Steiner?
    Guenther Steiner, born on April 7, 1965, is an Italian-American motorsport engineer.
    He is also the current team principal of the Haas Formula One team – a position held by Steiner since 2014.
    The Italian-American began his career in 1986 as a mechanic in Belgium for the Mazda Rally Championships.
    Steiner later moved from mechanic to assistant team manager when he joined Top Run Srl in January 1989. 
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    There he was was responsible for organising and running private entrants in various rally championships with Group N cars. 
    Following his success in the Group N division of the World Rally Championship with Top Run Srl, Steiner moved to Milan to join Jolly Club Spa as the head of reconnaissance for the Group A team during the 1991 and 1992 World Rally Championship seasons. 
    By 1994, Steiner was Jolly Club Spa’s technical manager.
    Three years later, he packed his bags and made the move to the UK to join Prodrive as the team manager for its Allstar Rally Team.
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    A year later, Steiner was scouted to join M-Sport as the project manager for the team’s Ford Focus fleet that competed in the World Rally Championship, before later being promoted to director of engineering.
    Steiner’s other career moves have included stints as managing director at Jaguar Racing and as technical operations director at Red Bull Racing.
    He left the latter in April 2008.
    However, while at Red Bull, he was contacted to build the Haas team from scratch – a move which has helped him build up an impressive fortune.
    On April 14, 2014, he was officially announced team principal of the Haas F1 Team.
    And his sporting career has continued to open up a number of doors – including when Netflix came knocking, resulting in Steiner appearing in the hit documentary series Drive to Survive.
    The Haas boss was the key character in the first series, which has been responsible for helping propel F1’s success across the globe.
    However, in February 2023, Steiner revealed that he has never watched an episode of the Netflix hit.
    He said: ”I have never watched an episode.
    “In the beginning I didn’t want to watch because I don’t really enjoy watching myself.
    “I also didn’t want to get influenced to change when I am doing something. If you are an actor, you learn from your mistakes.
    “I don’t want to be an actor because maybe every time I see a camera, it may have an effect on how I behave.
    “It sounds very complex but for me it was a very simplistic thought process and now if I start to watch it, it was OK in the beginning, so why go back and change now?”
    Is Guenther Steiner married and does he have children?
    As well as achieving sporting success, Steiner has also been lucky in love.
    The Haas team principal is married to wife Gertraud.
    The couple are the parents of a daughter named Greta.
    Aside from this information, not much else is known about Steiner’s family life with the F1 official appearing to keep is personal life out of the spotlight.
    What is Guenther Steiner’s salary at Haas?
    Being a team principal in the world’s most expensive sport certainly comes with some incredible perks.
    In March 2023, it was revealed that Steiner’s salary at Haas is a staggering £822,500 a year.
    What is Guenther Steiner’s net worth?
    Guenther Steiner’s net worth is estimated at an impressive £4.1million thanks to his motorsports career.
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    However, he also runs a successful composite parts company based in North Carolina.
    Steiner founded the Fibreworks Composites brand in 2009 alongside his business partner Joe Hofmann. More

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    Harlem Eubank vs Timo Schwarzkopf: UK start time, stream FREE, TV channel for fight night with Roman Fury also on card

    HARLEM EUBANK is back in action this weekend as he takes on German contender Timo Schwarzkopf in Brighton. Nephew of legendary fighter Chris Sr, Harlem is undefeated as a professional and looking to work his way into a world title shot.
    Harlem Eubank will be hoping he can extend his unbeaten record on Friday nightCredit: Getty
    He last fought in July, beating Ishmael Ellis in an entertaining fight, and now he takes another step up.
    Schwarzkopf is 22-5 in the pro ranks but picked up a win over ring veteran Miguel Vazquez in his last outing.
    And he’ll be looking to spoil the party on the south coast on Friday night.
    Also on the card is Tyson Fury’s brother Roman, who has a 2-0 record and is also hoping to progress his career quickly.

    When is Eubank vs Schwarzkopf?

    Eubank vs Schwarzkopf will take place on Friday, November 10.
    The card will get underway from 5pm with the main event expected at around 10pm BST.
    The Brighton Centre will play host.

    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

    Eubank’s clash with Schwarzkopf will be sown live on Channel 5 in the UK.
    You can live stream the action on the My5 app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Coverage of the event will begin at 10pm, where the main event will be shown live before the taped recording of the undercard.

    Full card

    Harlem Eubank vs. Timo Schwarzkopf; Super lightweight
    Lerrone Richards vs. Mickey Ellison; Light heavyweight
    Sultan Zaurbek vs. TBA; Super featherweight
    Tommy Welch vs. Jonathan Vergara; Heavyweight
    Roman Fury vs. Bradley Davies; Cruiserweight
    Tom Welland vs. Francisco Rodriguez; Featherweight
    Tiernan Bradley vs. Michal Bulik; Super lightweight
    Harvey Dykes vs. Erik Nazaryan; Heavyweight
    JP O’Meara vs. Karl Sampson; Lightweight
    Ebonie Jones vs. Jamillette Vallejos; Women’s featherweightOliver Zaren vs. Bahadur Karami; Super middleweight
    Ben Andrews vs. Patryk Polasik; Light heavyweight

    What has been said?
    Harlem Eubank said: “I feel great, I feel ready to put on a statement performance. I am ready to go out and put on a display we’ve been preparing for.
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    “This is the homecoming I have wanted for a long time and one I have worked hard for. I am going to bring it back home for my people.”
    Timo Schwarzkopf said: “He’s a good fighter, but we will see if he is a real warrior like Chris Eubank Senior was.
    “I am a warrior like Senior but is the younger Eubank as strong? I will test him to the head and test him to the body.” More

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    What is Sergio Perez’s net worth?

    SERGIO Perez is one of the biggest names in Formula One.And with sporting success comes fame and fortune – but what is Sergio’s salary and what is his estimated net worth? Here’s everything you need to know.
    Sergio Perez pictured with Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian HornerCredit: Getty
    Who is Sergio Perez?
    Sergio Perez, born January 26, 1990, in Guadalajara, Mexico, is a racing driver.
    He currently races in Formula One for Red Bull Racing.
    Fans of the F1 star will also know that Perez is affectionally known by the nickname ”Checo” in his home country.
    The sports star has previously driven for Sauber before making to move to McLaren.
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    However, his stay there was short with Perez switching to Force India – where he stayed for five years, taking five podiums before the team was sold and rebranded as Racing Point.
    And it was with Racing Point that he scored his first F1 victory.
    The next career move Perez made was to Red Bull Racing – signing on the dotted line in December for the 2021 season.
    His contract expires at the end of the 2024 season.
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    Aside from racing, the Red Bull driver’s has hinted at a career away from F1 after starring in a shock new music video.
    Perez starred as a taxi driver in ‘Por La Familia’ by Carin Leon and Borderkid, and was seen thrillingly driving Leon from an airport to a surrealist landscape.
    He eventually gets kitted out in Red Bull gear while the make-believe, flame-painted taxi travels to a pit stop at an isolated petrol station.
    Perez said: “Latin music is having a great time. People are enjoying it and it’s great to have our Latin music all around the world.
    “It’s great to have that in the F1 community and within the sport.”
    As of November 2023, Perez boasts a staggering 6.3million fans and followers on Instagram – where he shares smiling snaps from his latest sporting ventures.
    What is Sergio Perez’s salary at Red Bull?
    It’s the most expensive sport in the world – so it’s no surprise that Sergio Perez boasts an impressive bank balance.
    His net worth includes an eye-watering £8.3million salary.
    What is Sergio Perez’s net worth?
    In March 2023, we revealed the 10 drivers at the top of the Formula One rich list.
    Bagging a spot on the list thanks to his bank balance is Sergio Perez.
    Although he may not be the highest-paid driver on the grid, Perez has been amassing an impressive fortune since his debut in 2011.
    He has an estimated net worth of £62.4million – making him one of the richest athletes in the world.
    The Mexican also has investments and an incredible list of endorsement deals, including Ticel, Telmox, and Claro.
    Checo reportedly owns a multi-million dollar 15,000-square-foot mansion in Mexico and supercars including a Bugatti Chiron, which cost around £2million.
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    As well as the driver’s rich list, we have also revealed the richest people at the helm of F1 teams. 
    You can get up to speed on the F1 bosses fortunes and finances right here. More