Victim of a homophobic attack from the father of Sergio Perez, Ralf Schumacher responded on social networks.
The attack was gratuitous, recently carried out by Sergio Perez's father, Antonio Perez Garibay, a very intrusive paddock troublemaker who did not hesitate to attack Ralf Schumacher and his sexual orientation.
Became an F1 consultant for Sky Sport, the Red Baron's brother, himself a former driver, had the misfortune of discussing the case of the Mexican competitor from the Red Bull team and his state of mind within the Austrian team. “ Ralf Schumacher says Checo is already out of Red Bull. Then, the next week, he came out… I don't know if he was in love with Checo. Do you understand? There are a lot of strange things. You no longer know if she's a journalist, a woman, a gentleman… But her opinion doesn't count! »
Hamilton applauds
Via his Instagram account on Tuesday, Ralf Schumacher took the trouble to respond to this distressing slip-up. “ In his place, I would also be 100% behind my son and try to help him. That's what a father should do. As for the style, I would differ, but we know Mr. Perez, with all his emotions… So I don't blame him. But I think the results on the track would be better arguments. »
An elegant way to put a man known for his excesses in his place indeed. Last July, Ralf Schumacher made his homosexuality public by appearing with his companion, Frenchman Etienne Bousquet-Cassagne. An initiative welcomed by one of the current great figures of the circuit, Lewis Hamilton: “ Before, he definitely didn't feel comfortable making his homosexuality public. But it shows that we are in a time where we can finally take this step and not be afraid. »
