Esteban Gutiérrez facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Esteban Gutiérrez
Gutiérrez at the 2019 Italian Grand Prix
Born	Esteban Manuel Gutiérrez Gutiérrez (1991-08-05) 5 August 1991 (age 34) Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Spouse(s)	Mónica Casán ​ ​ (m. 2017; div. 2022)​
Relatives	José Gutiérrez (brother)
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	Mexican
Active years	2013–2014, 2016
Teams	Sauber, Haas
Car number	21
Entries	59 (59 starts)
Wins	0
Podiums	0
Career points	6
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	1
First entry	2013 Australian Grand Prix
Last entry	2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
24 Hours of Le Mans career
Years	2022–2023
Teams	Glickenhaus
Best finish	7th (2023)
Class wins	0
Previous series
2011–2012 2011 2010 2009–2010 2009–2010 2008 2007	GP2 Series GP2 Asia Series GP3 Series F3 Euro Series British F3 Formula BMW Europe Formula BMW USA
Championship titles
2010 2008	GP3 Series Formula BMW Europe

Esteban Manuel Gutiérrez Gutiérrez (born August 5, 1991) is a Mexican former racing driver and businessman. He competed in Formula One, the highest class of international racing, from 2013 to 2016.

Before his time in Formula One, Gutiérrez drove for the Sauber team in 2013 and 2014. After that, he became a test and reserve driver for Scuderia Ferrari in 2015. He then returned to racing with the Haas F1 Team for the 2016 Formula One season.

Esteban achieved great success in his early career. In 2008, he won the Formula BMW Europe championship. This made him the youngest Mexican driver to win an International Championship at just 17 years old. He also won the first-ever GP3 Series season in 2010. Later, in 2012, he became the first GP3 graduate to finish in the top three of the GP2 Series, which is a step below Formula One.

Gutiérrez has also raced in other major series like Formula E and the IndyCar Series. His younger brother, José Gutiérrez, is also a racing driver. Since 2024, Esteban has been a special ambassador for Mercedes in Formula One. He also started his own company, EDASI Drive, which sells official Formula One merchandise in Latin America.

Esteban's Life Outside Racing

Esteban Gutiérrez was born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. He is the second of four brothers and also has one sister. Today, he lives in London, England.

Esteban's Early Racing Journey

Starting in Karting

Esteban began his racing journey in 2004 with karting. He joined the Mexican Rotax Max Challenge for the last three races of that season. In 2005, he raced in the same series again. He also competed in the Grand Nationals in South Bend, Indiana, where he finished third. This result earned him a spot at the World Finals in Malaysia, but he finished 22nd due to car problems.

In 2006, Esteban showed his talent by winning all five races in the Camkart Challenge Mexico. He also continued to race in the Mexican Rotax Max Challenge. He finished fourth in the Mexican Grand Nationals held in Zacatecas, Mexico.

Moving to Formula BMW Series

Success in 2007 and 2008

In 2007, Gutiérrez moved up to single-seater racing cars in the Formula BMW USA series. He finished second overall in the championship. He won four races, stood on the podium eight times, and earned nine pole positions. He was also named Rookie of the Year.

Gutiérrez then moved to Europe to compete in the 2008 Formula BMW Europe championship. This was the first season for this new championship. He won the title by 26 points, beating his closest rival, Marco Wittmann. Esteban secured seven wins, with six of them in a row. He also had five other podium finishes. He rarely finished outside the points, showing how consistent he was.

In his last Formula BMW race, the 2008 World Final in Mexico City, Gutiérrez started from pole position and finished third.

Gutiérrez winning the 2008 FBMW Europe championship

Racing in Formula 3 Euro Series

For 2009, Gutiérrez joined the Formula 3 Euro Series with the ART Grand Prix team. He finished ninth overall in the championship. He achieved two podium finishes at the Nürburgring and Dijon Prenois. He also raced in two rounds of the British Formula 3 season, where he earned a podium finish.

Dominating the GP3 Series

In 2010, Gutiérrez moved to the GP3 Series with ART Grand Prix. He won the very first season of the GP3 Series with two races still to go. He secured the championship by taking pole position for the final race weekend in Monza. Gutiérrez was very strong throughout the season. He scored points in ten out of 16 races, with eight podium finishes and five wins.

Climbing to the GP2 Series

First Steps in 2009 and 2010

Picture taken during a DTM race weekend at the Hockenheimring

Gutiérrez was invited to test a GP2 car for the first time in October 2009. He drove for ART Grand Prix in Jerez, Spain. He improved his times and was recognized as the third fastest rookie that day. He also took part in another GP2 test session later that year.

After winning the GP3 season in 2010, ART Grand Prix, which also had a GP2 team, signed him for a full season in 2011.

Learning and Winning in 2011 and 2012

For 2011, ART Grand Prix was renamed Lotus ART. Gutiérrez finished 11th in the GP2 Asia series. In the main GP2 series, he finished 13th. He scored his first points with a seventh-place finish in Valencia. He then won his first GP2 race in the sprint race there and set his first fastest lap.

He stayed with Lotus ART for the 2012 season, with the team now called Lotus GP. He finished third in the championship, scoring 176 points. He won three races, had four other podium finishes, and set five fastest laps. This made him the first GP3 graduate to finish in the top three of the GP2 series.

Gutiérrez follows teammate James Calado in 1st place out of the first corner at the 2012 Malaysian Sprint race.

Esteban's Formula One Career

Gutiérrez first tested a BMW Sauber Formula One car in December 2009. This was a prize for winning the Formula BMW Europe championship. Even though the team lost its BMW support, he joined them as an observer for some races. He was also part of the same training program as the main drivers. In September 2010, he was officially named the team's test and reserve driver. He took part in a young drivers' test in Abu Dhabi, setting the fourth fastest time.

In October 2012, Gutiérrez participated in a free practice session at the 2012 Indian Grand Prix. He filled in for an unwell driver and recorded the 20th fastest time.

Driving for Sauber (2013–2014)

Gutiérrez in the Sauber C32 during winter tests at Jerez, in 2013

In 2013, Gutiérrez became a full-time race driver for Sauber. His teammate was Nico Hülkenberg. His first race was the 2013 Australian Grand Prix, where he qualified 18th and finished 13th. This was the best result among all the new drivers that year. In Malaysia, he qualified 14th and finished 12th.

Gutiérrez during FP1 in Malaysia

At the Spanish Grand Prix, Gutiérrez achieved his first fastest lap in a Formula One race. This made him the second youngest driver ever to set a fastest lap, after Nico Rosberg.

Gutiérrez at the 2014 Singapore Grand Prix

Gutiérrez scored his first and only Formula One points at the 2013 Japanese Grand Prix. He started 14th and climbed up to finish seventh, holding off Nico Rosberg at the end.

Working with Ferrari (2015)

On December 15, 2014, it was announced that Gutiérrez would join Scuderia Ferrari as their test and reserve driver for the 2015 Formula One season.

Racing for Haas F1 (2016)

Gutiérrez driving for Haas at the 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix

On October 31, 2015, at the 2015 Mexican Grand Prix, it was confirmed that Gutiérrez would return to racing in Formula One. He joined the new Haas F1 Team alongside Romain Grosjean.

Gutiérrez finished 14th at the 2016 Chinese Grand Prix. He finished 11th at the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix, Austrian Grand Prix, German Grand Prix, and Singapore Grand Prix. He also finished 12th at the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

On November 11, 2016, Gutiérrez announced that he would be leaving the Haas F1 Team.

Role with Mercedes (2018–Present)

On July 5, 2018, Gutiérrez joined Mercedes AMG as a simulator driver. He later became a reserve driver for both Formula 1 and Formula E. Gutiérrez often visits the team's factory to work on the simulator. This helps prepare for F1 races and develop the car, supporting drivers like Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.

In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gutiérrez represented Mercedes in online esports events. He took part in several high-profile virtual races, winning and getting podium finishes.

Racing in Formula E

On January 10, 2017, Gutiérrez announced he would join Formula E, an electric racing series, for some races in the 2016–17 season. In March 2017, it was confirmed he would replace Ma Qing Hua at Techeetah. He competed in the Mexico City, Monaco, and Paris ePrix races. He finished in the top 10 twice and ended the season 22nd with five points.

Racing in IndyCar

Gutiérrez racing for Dale Coyne Racing at Road America, in 2017

On June 1, 2017, it was announced that Gutiérrez would join the IndyCar Series. He filled in for the injured Sébastien Bourdais at Dale Coyne Racing. Gutiérrez participated in seven IndyCar events.

Esports Competitions

During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Esteban Gutiérrez started participating in various esports events. Even though he was new to esports, he achieved multiple wins and podium finishes.

He competed in the F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix Series and The Race All Stars. He was even fighting for the championship title in The Race All Stars until a technical problem affected him in the final round. Since these events, Gutiérrez has continued to stream his gaming on Twitch and Discord.

Esteban's Racing Achievements

Career Summary

^† As Gutiérrez was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points. ^‡ Points only counted towards the Michelin Endurance Cup, and not the overall LMP2 Championship.

Formula One Records

• He is seventh on the list of youngest drivers to lead a Formula One race for at least one lap.
• He is fifth on the list of youngest drivers to set a fastest lap in a Formula One race.

See also

In Spanish: Esteban Gutiérrez (piloto) para niños