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‘Hard man' Helmut Marko defended over Sergio Perez xenophobia

Recent controversy surrounding Red Bull's team advisor, Dr. Helmut Marko, and his comments about Sergio Perez has sparked debates about racism and motivation within the Formula 1 community.  While Marko faced criticism for allegedly making racially insensitive remarks about Perez, some, including well-known commentator Fernando Tornello, believe the comments were aimed at motivating the Mexican driver. Marko's comments suggested that Perez, being 'South American,' lacked the same level of focus as Dutch and German drivers like Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel.  The controversy prompted Marko to issue an apology, addressing concerns about racism in his remarks. Want to work in...
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