Sergio Perez Wins Bet with Christian Horner at Japanese Grand Prix, Forced to Give Winnings to Bernie Ecclestone

In a thrilling turn of events at the Japanese Grand Prix, Sergio Perez not only secured a podium finish but also won a bet with his team principal Christian Horner. Despite claiming victory, Perez did not get to enjoy his winnings as he was forced to hand them over to former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone.

Perez’s impressive performance at Suzuka saw him finish in second place, narrowly behind his teammate Max Verstappen. This marked his third podium finish of the season and propelled him to second place in the Drivers’ standings.

The bet between Perez and Horner was centered around Perez’s qualifying performance, with Horner challenging him to secure a spot on the front row. After achieving this feat, Perez jokingly revealed that he owed Ecclestone the same amount of money, leading to the transfer of winnings to the former F1 chief.

The light-hearted exchange between Perez, Horner, and their team during the race added to the excitement of the weekend. Despite the loss of his winnings, Perez remained optimistic about his future in F1, with his contract with Red Bull set to expire at the end of the season.

As Perez gears up for the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix and considers his options for the future, fans are left wondering where the talented driver will end up next season. With the driver market in flux, Perez remains confident that a decision will be made in the near future.

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