The Mexican Formula 1 driver, Sergio "Checo" Pérez, became involved in controversy recently after his face was displayed on a poster alongside Dani Alves. The Brazilian Alves was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Barcelona, which led to his departure from the Pumas team. Checo Pérez's image was shown with a comment accusing him of being misogynistic.
The controversy arose from an interview conducted with Checo Pérez in 2014. During the march for International Women's Day on March 8, the violence and machismo faced by women in various social contexts was denounced. In this context, the poster emerged showing Sergio Pérez in a compromising situation.
In the mentioned interview, Checo Pérez was questioned about his opinion on Susie Wolff, who at that time was about to participate in a free practice session in Formula 1. Although the driver praised Wolff's skills, he made a sexist comment that generated controversy. "I wouldn't like to have a woman as a teammate, imagine if a woman beats me, that would be the limit, she better go to the kitchen," was the phrase that caused an uproar.
After receiving criticism for his words, Sergio Pérez issued an apology, but the controversy persists. Many people continue to remember and condemn the misogynistic comment that the Mexican driver made on that occasion.
