Hamilton apologises to Perez: "Big ups Checo"

Although Lewis Hamilton had to acknowledge Max Verstappen and his Red Bull as his superior in Mexico, the Briton did manage to keep Sergio Perez behind him. His statements about Perez after the race were not what he intended. Hamilton apologises.

Defeated Hamilton came in front of the camera after the race in Mexico. He could not keep up with Verstappen, but he could leave Perez behind. To make his point that Red Bull was the faster, he said, "You know the Red Bull is fast, when you have Checo on your tail."

That statement shot many fans the wrong way, causing the seven-time world champion to feel the need to apologise. On his Instagram, Hamilton wrote:

Hamilton says he is impressed with what Perez is doing at his current team, and is aware of the time it takes for a driver to become fully accustomed. He further explains his statements: