Sergio Perez at the centre of new audio leak fallout
Perez heard making disparaging remarks about teammate Lawson
Sergio Perez has been thrust into the spotlight once more following the release of an untelevised team radio rant in which he makes disparaging remarks about his teammate, Liam Lawson.
The incident
The incident occurred during the Brazil Grand Prix weekend, with Perez reportedly heard over the team radio saying that Lawson was "a ****ing idiot" and that he "shouldn't be in Formula 1".
The comments were made in response to a driving error by Lawson, which cost the team valuable track position.
Perez's apology
Perez has since apologized for his comments, saying that they were "unacceptable" and that he "regrets" making them.
He has also spoken to Lawson privately to apologize for his remarks.
Lawson's response
Lawson has not publicly commented on the incident, but it is believed that he is disappointed with Perez's comments.
The incident has put a strain on the relationship between the two drivers, and it remains to be seen how it will affect their performance on the track.
Possible consequences
The incident could have a number of consequences for Perez.
- He could face a reprimand from the FIA.
- He could lose the support of his team.
- His reputation could be damaged.
It is also possible that the incident could have a negative impact on Red Bull's performance in the Constructors' Championship.
Conclusion
The release of the untelevised team radio rant has put Sergio Perez in a difficult position.
He has apologized for his comments, but it remains to be seen how the incident will affect his relationship with his teammate and his team's performance on the track.