Your Uber driver is waiting…

If you were an F1 fan in Mexico City yesterday and called up an Uber, perhaps you were picked up by a familiar face.

Local hero Sergio Perez registered this week with the global ridesharing company, went through the rigorous selection process and was accepted as a genuine Uber driver.

But beyond being driven by the safest - and fastest - pair of hands in Mexico City, the UberConCheco scheme also included a big surprise for riders: free tickets to next weekend's Mexican Grand Prix, handed out by Checo himself!

For many, it was one Uber ride they'll never forget!

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.