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FIA issues warning to Marko following Perez remark
The FIA has issued a written warning to Dr. Helmut Marko following his comment about Sergio Perez’s ethnicity. Marko made a comment on Austrian network ServusTV suggesting that Perez’s background has affected his performance this year. He incorrectly labeled Perez as ‘South American’ and claimed that his fluctuating form was due to his heritage, unlike German and Dutch drivers Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. Perez stated that he was not offended by Marko’s remark and that they had a private conversation to resolve the issue. Red Bull boss Christian Horner acknowledged that the comment was inappropriate, and other team bosses also criticized Marko. The FIA has reminded Marko of his responsibilities as a public figure in motorsport in line with their Code of Ethics.
Source: RacingNews 365
