Perez's father suffers health scare following Azerbaijan Grand Prix

It has emerged today that Perez's father has been found unconscious in his home after suffering from a "pre-heart attack" which was labeled a "pre-infarction, a condition associated with chest pain that can happen before a heart attack" according to a report in the Daily Mail.

Perez Garibay told Mexican publication: "Everything happened after the accident. The shock of the accident may have caused it. They are already checking my heart to see why I fainted."

His press office issued a statement: "Perez Garibay was found unconscious in the bathroom of his Mexico City home, where paramedics attended to provide immediate medical attention,' the statement read.

"He was rushed to a hospital in the capital, where he is currently under medical observation and in stable condition.

"We thank you for your expressions of support and affection," the statement concluded.

Perez Garibay's racing organisation, Scuderia Perez, also issued a statement saying: "Mr. Perez Garibay is stable but remains in intensive care under constant medical review, focusing mainly on his heart and other vital organs,' the statement read.

"The specialists in charge have indicated that his condition continues to be closely monitored," the statement added.