Esteban Gutierrez

Esteban Gutierrez has transitioned from a Formula One driver to a brand and business ambassador for Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, leveraging his racing career into business ventures. After securing four wins and eight podiums in the 2007 Formula BMW USA series, earning him Rookie of the Year honors, Esteban Gutierrez went on to dominate the 2008 Formula BMW Europe championship. His victory marked him as the youngest Mexican driver to achieve an international championship title. He advanced to the Formula 3 Euro Series in 2009 with ART Grand Prix, where he secured two podium finishes.

A significant milestone followed in 2010 when Gutierrez won the inaugural GP3 Series season, achieving five wins and eight podiums. Gutierrez continued his progression in the GP2 Series from 2011 to 2012, culminating in a third-place finish in the 2012 championship with three wins and seven podiums. This impressive performance established him as the first GP3 graduate to reach the top three in the GP2 parent series. He made his Formula One debut in 2013 with Sauber, notably scoring his first and only F1 points at the Japanese Grand Prix and becoming the youngest driver to set a fastest lap that same year.

Building on his deep experience in elite racing, Gutierrez began his involvement with Mercedes-AMG in 2018, serving as a simulator, reserve, and development driver for the team. Since 2021, Esteban Gutierrez has served as a Brand and Business Ambassador for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, leveraging his extensive racing background into a prominent business role. In addition to his ambassadorial duties, he has embraced entrepreneurship by founding EDASI Drive, a licensed Formula One merchandise distributor specifically targeting the Latin American market. Gutierrez’s career trajectory showcases a unique blend of on-track excellence and strategic business development within the global motorsport landscape.