Recently, Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Pérez has confirmed that he has received an apology from Red Bull boss Christian Horner for comments made about his heritage.
The comments were made by Horner in a press conference earlier this year, where he suggested that Pérez had only been hired by Red Bull due to his Mexican heritage. Horner later clarified that he was referring to the commercial benefits of having a Mexican driver, rather than implying that Pérez was not good enough to be hired on merit.
Despite the clarification, Pérez was still unhappy with the comments and said that he felt “disrespected” by them. He has now confirmed that Horner has reached out to him and apologised for the comments.
The news has been welcomed by many in the motorsport community, who have praised Pérez for standing up for himself and not accepting the comments. They have also praised Horner for taking the initiative to apologise and make amends.
It is hoped that this incident will serve as a reminder to all in the motorsport community that such comments should not be tolerated and that everyone should be treated with respect.
Sergio Pérez is currently preparing for the 2021 Formula One season, which is set to begin in March. He will be hoping to build on his impressive performances in 2020, where he finished in the top ten in every race he competed in.
It is clear that Pérez is a talented driver and will be hoping to prove his worth on the track this season. With Horner’s apology now accepted, it is hoped that Pérez can focus on his racing and put this incident behind him.
