Antonio Perez Garibay, the father of well-known Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez passes away at 65 Following his son’s crash with Carlos Sainz in the Azerbaijan

Antonio Perez Garibay, the father of well-known Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez passes away at 65 Following his son’s crash with Carlos Sainz in the Azerbaijan

 

Antonio Perez Garibay, the father of well-known Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez, recently experienced a severe health scare. Following his son’s crash with Carlos Sainz in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Antonio was discovered unconscious in his bathroom, suffering from a pre-infarction – a serious precursor to a heart attack. The ordeal took place shortly after Perez was involved in a high-speed collision with Carlos Sainz in the latter stages of the race. Fortunately, the Perez family provided a positive health update, as reported by Mirror, announcing Antonio Perez Garibay’s discharge from the hospital. The statement read:

After spending several days in hospital, Mr Antonio Perez Garibay has been discharged and is now at home, where he will continue his recovery process in the company of his loved ones. “Through this statement, Mr Perez Garibay and Scuderia Perez would like to express their most sincere gratitude to friends, family and the media for the countless displays of affection, support and solidarity during this time.