It’s worth noting that Marko’s remarks received significant backlash for various reasons. Firstly, he seemed to overlook the achievements of South American World Champions in Formula 1 history, including legends like Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet, Juan Manuel Fangio, and Emerson Fittipaldi. Secondly, there was a factual error in his statement, as Sergio Perez is Mexican, and Mexico is part of North America.
Marko’s comments have sparked a heated debate within the Formula 1 community, raising questions about the appropriateness of such statements in a sport known for its diverse and global talent pool.
