Le speculation concerning the future of the Mexican pilot they made Antonio Perez Garibay nervous. The Checo Perez's father, in an interview, attacked journalists and he lashed out at Ralf Schumacher, making comments of a nature homophobicThe former Formula 1 driver spoke out about the statements made about him.
Checo's Much Talked About Future in Formula 1
The Mexican politician – and father of the Formula 1 driver – is known within the paddock for the lively and sparkling character. Antonio Perez Garibay has never hidden the pride and love he feels towards his son, who he has spoken about several times defender in front of the media. In a recent interview with ESPN Racing, Antonio Perez attacked journalists who, over the past few months, have cast doubt on Checo's future in Formula 1.

There have been several rumours about Perez, for example: seat swap with Ricciardo halfway through the season, theannouncement of his retirement in the weekend of Mexico and lastly thegoodbye to Red Bull at the end of the 2024 season. I first two they revealed themselves unfounded. There was no announcement in Mexico City and the driver swap with the Australian did not happen – in fact, the honey badger was replaced by Lawson. As for next year, we will have to wait for a decision of the team, but the new ones sponsor and expensive clause of the contract appear to be on the side of number #11.
Antonio Perez Garibay tries to defend his son
These speculations have irritated Antonio Perez, who has requested an apology from journalists. "The media should at least apologize”. Dad Perez he then lashed out against one person in particular: Ralf Schumacher. The German driver has not abandoned the paddock and currently holds the Formula 1 expert role for Sky GermanyIt is well known that the analysis of Schumacher are direct and frank, in fact, those made regarding Checo's performances this season have not been any less.
Antonio Perez he doesn't seem to have digested what was said from German, so much so that it became target of some bad taste comments facts in the ESPN interview. Although he didn't name Schumacher, it's clear the Mexican is talking about him.There is a driver – who was also a Formula 1 driver – who has now become a journalist. He first stated that he certainly Czech would have been out of Red Bull and the following week he did coming out".

He then continued by saying: “I don't know, maybe he was in love with Checo! Strange things happen… it is no longer clear whether she is a journalist or a woman or a man. The his opinion however It does not matter, not for Checo Perez, but for what his ex-wife said about him".
Ralf Schumacher responds to father Perez's comments
I shocking comments by Antonio Perez did not go unnoticed and the response from the former Formula 1 driver came via a post on Instagram.I would support my son 100% too. and I would try to help him. That's what a father does”. Ralf Schumacher then went on to say that he is not angry with dad Perez.
"As regards the style instead I I would do it differently. But we know Mr. Perez with all his emotions. I'm not angry with him, but still I think that the on-track results are a better discussion point".
SOURCE: planetf1.com