Sergio Perez at the center of a new Liam Lawson dig in the untelevised Brazil F1 team radio
Perez and Lawson clashed on-track during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Sergio Perez has been in the center of a new Liam Lawson dig in the untelevised Brazil F1 team radio. Perez and Lawson clashed on-track during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver accusing the Carlin rookie of "dangerous driving." Lawson later apologized for the incident, but his comments on the team radio have now been revealed by Sky Sports.
Lawson has accused Perez of 'trying to kill' him
"He's trying to kill me, he's trying to kill me," Lawson can be heard saying over the radio. "He's f---ing dangerous."
Perez has denied the allegations
Perez has denied the allegations, saying that he was "just trying to race hard." However, Lawson's comments are sure to add fuel to the fire between the two drivers.
The incident between Perez and Lawson occurred on Lap 1 of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Lawson was attempting to overtake Perez on the inside at Turn 4 when the two cars collided. Perez was forced to retire from the race, while Lawson was able to continue but eventually finished down in 16th place.
After the race, Perez said that Lawson was "very aggressive" and that he had "put him in a dangerous position." Lawson later apologized for the incident, but his comments on the team radio suggest that he still believes Perez was at fault.
The incident between Perez and Lawson is the latest in a series of clashes between the two drivers. In 2021, Lawson accused Perez of "dirty driving" after the two collided at the British Grand Prix. Perez has also been critical of Lawson's driving in the past, saying that he is "not ready for Formula 1."
It is unclear if the incident between Perez and Lawson will have any lasting impact on their relationship. However, it is clear that there is no love lost between the two drivers.