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Jos Verstappen hits back at Sergio Perez’s father after latest claim: “What an idiot he is”
Jos Verstappen criticized Sergio Perez’s father on social media, calling him “an idiot” for suggesting that Perez would have been world champion with equal machinery.
Perez’s tenure at Red Bull ended in 2024 due to a poor performance towards the end of the season.
Following Perez’s departure, his reputation has improved, especially compared to Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson.
There were speculations regarding unequal machinery between Perez and Max Verstappen, with Tsunoda mentioning a last-minute floor upgrade before a race.
Antonio Perez Garibay, Perez’s father, had been vocal about his son’s contribution to Verstappen’s successes.
Jos Verstappen, in response to Perez’s father’s comments, dismissed them as he believed Perez had always been given the same opportunities as others.
Perez is set to make a comeback in 2026 with Cadillac, partnering with Valtteri Bottas, after a year of being on the sidelines.
