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Perez 'not offended' by Marko comments after private talks
Sergio Perez has addressed Helmut Marko’s controversial comments about his heritage, stating that he is not offended by the language used by the Red Bull advisor. Marko incorrectly referred to Perez as ‘South American’ instead of Mexican, and believed that this played a role in Perez’s performance compared to German and Dutch drivers. Marko publicly apologized for his words, and Perez revealed that they had a private conversation where Marko apologized personally. Perez understands Marko’s intentions and does not feel personally offended by the comments, as he knows Marko and believes that he did not mean any harm. Perez acknowledges that the comments can be disrespectful when taken in isolation, but he chooses to focus on the personal apology and move forward.
Source: RacingNews 365
