NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Father's comments about Ralf Schumacher a mistake says Perez

Sergio Perez has distanced himself from his father's comments about former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher.

In a tirade against the Red Bull driver's critics, Mexican politician Antonio Perez Garibay aimed fire at German pundit Schumacher - mocking his newly-announced sexuality and wondering if he is a journalist, a woman or a man.

49-year-old Schumacher, however, responded by declaring that he also would defend his own son 100 percent and putting the outburst down to emotions and style.

But in a rare move for Perez, the driver said in Las Vegas on Wednesday: "I don't agree with any of my father's comments.

"My father made a mistake and I don't share any of his views. But ultimately I can't control what he says. I can only answer for my words.

I think the only thing that matters in sport is what happens on the track. We have to be an example to the rest of the world, the 34-year-old added.

Meanwhile, Perez admitted he is relieved that he will finally have a 2024 Red Bull car that is fully up to the specification enjoyed by teammate Max Verstappen.

As far as I know, this weekend I will be driving the same car that Max has had in the last races, he revealed. This gives me optimism and confidence that everything will go well this time.

(GMM)