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Perez accepts Marko's apology after private meeting
Red Bull Racing’s consultant, Helmut Marko, made comments referring to Sergio Perez’s “South American” heritage and suggesting he wasn’t as focused as Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel. The comments caused controversy, especially in Perez’s native Mexico. Marko issued a public apology and also had a private conversation with Perez, who accepted his apology. Perez stated that he wasn’t offended by Marko’s comments, as he knows him personally and believes he didn’t mean it in a negative way. Perez emphasized the importance of their personal relationship and that he values Marko’s transparency, even if his comments may have been misinterpreted.
Source: Motorsport.com
