The 2023 season has been one of the most dominating for Max Verstappen and Sergio Checo Perez, guiding Red Bull Racing to its sixth constructors’ championship. Max clinched his third championship title by securing 575 points, maintaining a lead of 290 points over his teammate, Sergio Perez, who secured 285 points in the season.
As we delve into the personal domains of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, beyond the racetrack, their unique preferences to the realm of luxury and watches. Each timepiece in their collections showcases both performance and elegance. It shows the precision and determination that have defined their racing careers.
So what does their watch collection look like? Which wristwatches do Red Bull drivers use? Let’s delve into the fascinating world of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez’s watch collection.
What Watch Do Max And Checo Wear?
Red Bull Racing is being sponsored by famous companies like Heineken and Rauch. But one sponsor who is often in talks is the TagHeur. TagHeur has been the official timekeeper and partner for the Oracle Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team since 2016, accompanying all its success until its last season ending in 2023.
At the age of 18, Max Verstappen joined forces with Tag Heuer when they partnered with the team, playing a pivotal role in this collaboration.
Max and the team have undergone a remarkable journey, witnessing his transition from a promising young talent to a three-time world champion at the age of 26 a journey that Tag Heuer has observed over the years. Their partnership defines the act of wearing Tag Heuer watches, whether during work or on vacation.
While talking about Max, he was spotted wearing the most famous Tag Heuer Monaco ( CBI2115.FC6494) a square watch with a black leather strap. The watch’s worth is estimated to be around €4500, it is not as expensive as Richard Mile, ordinary people are expected to afford Tag Heuer.
The Tag Heuer Monaco was worn by Steve McQueen in his 1971 movie ‘ Le Mans’. This Steve McQueen version of Tag Heuer is retailed for €6000 as they are very limited.
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On the other hand, his team rival Sergio Perez wears the same timepiece which has a DLC-coated titanium case, which gives it a unique look and makes it more durable. Checo was spotted wearing the Tag Heuer Monaco on the podium of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia.
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The Tag Heuer Monaco, model CAW2111, was produced in 2009. It features a steel case width of 39mm, a case height of 14mm, lug to lug measurement of 43.5mm, and a lug width of 22mm. The wrist size is 18.42cm which offers three colour schemes Red, White, and Blue.
Gaurang is a writer at the SportsOrbit covering articles related to F1,Gaurang was 14 when he cared more about playing football than studying. But when COVID hit and he had to stay home, he discovered Formula 1. It immediately caught his interest. Since then, he’s been really into Formula 1, watching every race and learning all about it. He still loves football, but now he’s also a big fan of Formula 1, especially Lewis Hamilton. Even though he loves racing, he still looks up to Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol.