Sunday of fears for “Checo” Perez. After suffering hard accident with Carlos Sainz with two rounds remaining to finish Azerbaijan Grand PrixThe Aztec pilot received bad news shortly after.
His father, Antonio Perezwas rushed to hospital after to suffer from discomfort home in Mexico City after finishing the race in Baku.
He is also the director of “Checo”, according to El Heraldo de México, was found unconscious in a bathroom and the Mexican Red Cross went to his house to quickly transfer him to the hospital.
There they detected a severe angina pectoris, a pre-infarctionto the 65-year-old man, although he is fortunately out of danger.
“He is currently under medical observation and in stable condition. We appreciate your support and affection,” his press team said.
Antonio Perez, Checo’s father, confirms to me that “everything is now under control”. Fortunately, he is out of danger after suffering a heart attack.
“I passed out at the end of the (Formula 1) race,” he tells me.
speedy recovery, dear Toño!” @AntonioPerezJALpic.twitter.com/rueoDf8esm
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