Sergio Perez has revealed a poignant addition to his race helmet for the Austrian Grand Prix, carrying a particular tribute sticker in reminiscence of the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
The South American nation was struck by catastrophic twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and seven.5 in magnitude on the night of 24 June. The official demise toll has already risen above 1400, and tens of hundreds are nonetheless reported lacking.
The United Nations later confirmed that nearly 1500 particular person items of infrastructure have been broken by the 2 earthquakes. Greater than 3100 households have been displaced, and native authorities have reported greater than 430 aftershocks, in line with Sky Information.
“Considering of everybody in Venezuela. Keep robust,” Perez shared on social media alongside a photograph of his helmet with the addition of the Venezuela sticker on the entrance.
Perez was amongst many who shared tributes and provided assist for these affected by the pure catastrophe. Pope Leo posted on X: “I want to specific my solidarity with our Venezuelan brothers and sisters affected by the latest earthquakes, which have brought about quite a few deaths and accidents, in addition to intensive harm to property.
“Praying to the Lord for the everlasting remainder of the deceased, I renew my religious solidarity with their households, the injured, and all who’ve been shaken by this tragedy. I additionally want to specific my gratitude and encouragement to these generously engaged on search and rescue efforts and offering help.”
Perez began the Austrian Grand Prix from nineteenth on the grid, however his race was sadly over on the fifth lap after he reported smoke within the cockpit. His Cadillac team-mate Valtteri Bottas, who had already reported that his brakes have been on fireplace, retired on the identical lap.
The Mexican driver at present sits twenty first within the drivers’ championship with no factors.
Photographs from Austrian GP – Sunday
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