Sergio Perez’s Father Antonio Perez backtracks on comments over the Mexican not returning to F1
Sergio Perez's father Antonio Perez has once again contradicted his own comments over his son's future in Formula 1.
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Sergio Perez and Antonio Perez (via IMAGO)
Sergio Perez parted ways with Red Bull at the end of the 2024 season. Checo’s father Antonio Perez made some bold statements over the Austrian team following this announcement. Now, Perez Sr. has once again backtracked on his words.
After Perez was replaced by Liam Lawson at Red Bull, Antonio Perez refuted Christian Horner‘s claims of Checo being in a sabbatical. Though, the 65-year-old soon praised Milton Keynes despite seeming unhappy over his son’s exit.
Now, Perez Sr. has pointed out Sergio Perez‘s comments of waiting for six months before making a future decision. Antonio Perez reckoned that his son could grab any opportunity that comes his way. So much so, that he pointed out the comebacks of F1 legends, such as Fernando Alonso and Niki Lauda who came back from sabbaticals.
As he has said himself, he is going to wait these six months. If a good opportunity comes, he will grab it. Just look at how many Formula One drivers have taken a sabbatical and how they have returned. [Niki] Lauda did it, Kimi Raikkonen did it and Fernando Alonso did it.
Antonio Perez told ESTO
Sergio Perez ‘deserves’ to say goodbye like F1 greats
Antonio Perez reckoned that the 34-year-old will stay in the sport for a few more years once he gets another opportunity. Checo did not get a chance to bid farewell to the grid after parting ways with Red Bull. As such, the 65-year-old affirmed that his son deserved to say goodbye to the sport like many greats in the past.
I have no doubt that Checo is going to get a great opportunity to return for a few more years. He deserves to say goodbye like the greats.
Antonio Perez noted
Sergio Perez will take his time before making a decision on his career. The Mexican driver could even be enticed to join a different series, such as IndyCar. However, Checo’s priority would undoubtedly remain a comeback to the Formula 1 grid in the near future.
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