“It’s Checover”- Fans react as Sergio Perez produces yet another disastrous Saturday after clash with Lewis Hamilton at Belgian GP sprint race

Sergio Perez‘s Saturday woes continued as he faced another setback, retiring from the Sprint race after a collision with Lewis Hamilton while both fought for a fourth-place position. Fans took to Twitter to voice their opinions, with some calling for his replacement and others cursing Hamilton for causing a collision.

The safety car led the pack for four formation laps following a delay due to the treacherous conditions. When the green lights finally flashed, several drivers, including Sergio Perez, opted for a pitstop to change tires. The Mexican driver’s strategy paid off, propelling him from seventh to fourth on the grid, with Hamilton behind him.

Lewis Hamilton, relentless in his pursuit, engaged in a fierce battle with Perez during the race. The two racing giants went side by side, and in the heat of the moment, they made contact. Perez initially held his ground, but Hamilton eventually managed to overtake him. Tragedy struck as Perez’s car veered into the gravel after an attempt to fend off Lando Norris. This unfortunate incident resulted in severe damage to his side pod, forcing him to retire. Hamilton was awarded a 5-second penalty for causing the collision.

After the collision, Perez reigned to 16th place as he rejoined the track. The damage to his car was evident, and his hopes of a favorable result evaporated. Adding to his misery, recent speculations about his future at Red Bull surfaced, with rumors linking Daniel Ricciardo as a potential replacement. The disappointing race result only intensified the chatter surrounding his possible sacking.

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F1 fans mock Sergio Perez, asks him to start learning Mandarin

As news of Perez’s Saturday struggle spread like wildfire, fans stormed Twitter with their opinions. Some users employed humor, crafting memes and witty remarks about “learning Chinese,” alluding to curses in motorsport. Others compared his predecessors at Red Bull, Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon, suggesting a decline in his performance. The reactions on Twitter were a mixed bag, with fervent supporters defending Perez and blaming the circumstances for his misfortune. 

The social media sector exploded with emotion as Sergio Perez experienced another dismal Saturday. The Hamilton episode merely fueled the flames of dismissal speculations. Regarding tomorrow’s race, Perez will start on the first row, with his teammate back in sixth due to a grid drop. The Mexican will be looking to find some comfort by winning tomorrow’s event.

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