Red Bull driver Sergio Perez is having a terrible year because of his performance slump over the last 10 races. Red Bull lost their F1 constructors title lead to McLaren and Ferrari as both their drivers were not in sync regarding scoring points for the team. Only Max Verstappen is holding the Austrian team, while Perez’s struggle continues with his car.
Many are calling for Red Bull to take immediate action against Perez by replacing him with some other deserving driver. The Red Bull garage is already thinking about its future with Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto. But recently Perez signed a contract extension with the Energy drink brand and will join Max Verstappen next year too.
Apart from fans, some ex-Formula 1 drivers, commentators and journalists want Sergio Perez to be replaced as well. Ralf Schumacher was one of those ex-Formula 1 drivers and now Sky sports journalist who wants Perez to be replaced. He posted an Instagram story regarding the matter.
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Checo's father riled up.
But his comments were not taken well by Sergio Perez’s father Perez Garibay who came out with all guns blazing to defend his son. The Mexican Politician sparked a homophobic comment on Ralf Schumacher who recently confirmed that he is gay.
The senior Perez said, “There’s a driver who was a Formula 1 driver, journalist. He first stated that Checo was already out of Red Bull. The following week, he came out of the closet. I don't know if he was in love with Checo. Do you understand it? There are many strange things."
"You no longer know if he is a journalist, a woman, a gentleman. But his opinion doesn't matter, not because of Checo Perez, but because of what his wife said about him,” he added. Ralf Schumacher divorced his wife Cora Brinkmann in 2015 and recently confirmed that he has a relationship with his boyfriend. He has a son who is also a junior racing driver. The German driver responded to Sergio Perez Sr.'s comments but in a good way.
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Schumacher responds
He said, “I would also stand behind my son 100 per cent and try to help. That's what you do as a father. As for the style, I would be different but we know Mr. Perez with all his emotions. That’s why I’m not angry with him. However, I believe that results on the track would be the better argument.”
The German driver demanded results should speak instead of whining before the media. Sergio Perez has a chance to prove himself that he is a deserving driver as the season still has three more races and if he can crack a win in one of those then all the speculations will be over and he can have a fresh start next year.
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Sergio Perez Sr. goes after Schumacher ignites new homophobic comment on the German
Ralf Schumacher was the younger brother of the 7-time world champion Michael Schumacher, and he is also a former Formula 1 driver of the Williams team.
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Red Bull driver Sergio Perez is having a terrible year because of his performance slump over the last 10 races. Red Bull lost their F1 constructors title lead to McLaren and Ferrari as both their drivers were not in sync regarding scoring points for the team. Only Max Verstappen is holding the Austrian team, while Perez’s struggle continues with his car.
Many are calling for Red Bull to take immediate action against Perez by replacing him with some other deserving driver. The Red Bull garage is already thinking about its future with Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto. But recently Perez signed a contract extension with the Energy drink brand and will join Max Verstappen next year too.
Apart from fans, some ex-Formula 1 drivers, commentators and journalists want Sergio Perez to be replaced as well. Ralf Schumacher was one of those ex-Formula 1 drivers and now Sky sports journalist who wants Perez to be replaced. He posted an Instagram story regarding the matter.
Also Read: Sergio Perez rejects two offers to stay in Red Bull, does he deserve the shaming?
Checo's father riled up.
But his comments were not taken well by Sergio Perez’s father Perez Garibay who came out with all guns blazing to defend his son. The Mexican Politician sparked a homophobic comment on Ralf Schumacher who recently confirmed that he is gay.
The senior Perez said, “There’s a driver who was a Formula 1 driver, journalist. He first stated that Checo was already out of Red Bull. The following week, he came out of the closet. I don't know if he was in love with Checo. Do you understand it? There are many strange things."
"You no longer know if he is a journalist, a woman, a gentleman. But his opinion doesn't matter, not because of Checo Perez, but because of what his wife said about him,” he added. Ralf Schumacher divorced his wife Cora Brinkmann in 2015 and recently confirmed that he has a relationship with his boyfriend. He has a son who is also a junior racing driver. The German driver responded to Sergio Perez Sr.'s comments but in a good way.
Also Read: Liam Lawson faces family backlash from his father for feud with Sergio Perez.
Schumacher responds
He said, “I would also stand behind my son 100 per cent and try to help. That's what you do as a father. As for the style, I would be different but we know Mr. Perez with all his emotions. That’s why I’m not angry with him. However, I believe that results on the track would be the better argument.”
The German driver demanded results should speak instead of whining before the media. Sergio Perez has a chance to prove himself that he is a deserving driver as the season still has three more races and if he can crack a win in one of those then all the speculations will be over and he can have a fresh start next year.
Also Read: 2024 Las Vegas GP Predictions: Will Max Verstappen win his title in Sin City?