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Despite some obstacles, Formula 1 ended its emergency season at Corona on Sunday in Abu Dhabi.
In the last Grand Prix of the year, Max Verstappen was able to snatch the victory (all the information) and give his team hope for a more exciting World Championship next year.
The Dutchman proved that Mercedes series champion and record world champion Lewis Hamilton can be beaten even without much luck.
But for that, Red Bull would have to show a stronger start to the season, “then we can put more pressure on Mercedes,” Verstappen said. “We have to work hard through the winter to improve. Hopefully we have learned from the last few years.”
The 23-year-old assured his team that the development of the car throughout the season was good. Very different from Ferrari, which actually started to break Mercedes’ dominance, but is no longer even one of the top five teams in the premier class.
New beginning for Vettel
Monegasse Charles Leclerc and German Sebastian Vettel landed in Abu Dhabi only in 13th and 14th places respectively and were again without points. Vettel’s sporty farewell after six years at Ferrari was bitter.
The 33-year-old is looking forward to his new employer Aston Martin, for whom the former series world champion will drive in the future. “It’s a new chapter, a new beginning,” emphasized Vettel, who is supposed to be the new star at the English automaker and set up the racing team formerly known as Racing Point in the upper field.
A new man for Red Bull?
The flesh of one man is the suffering of another. Because for Vettel Sergio Pérez has to give in. The Mexican, who was the celebrated winner at Sakhir a week ago on Sunday, retired from Racing Point in his final race. Yet there were still signs on Sunday night that the 30-year-old could become Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull next year.
According to “Sky” reporter Ted Kravitz, Red Bull motorsports consultant Helmut Marko and team boss Christian Horner managed to convince Mateschitz of the Mexican’s commitment. This decision could be officially announced on Monday, the Formula 1 whistleblower announced.
Mercedes motorsports director Toto Wolff is also closely following in the footsteps of leading competitor Red Bull. “We have to stand on tiptoe next year,” said the Viennese in Abu Dhabi. “It’s going to get tighter, that’s for sure.”
If Wolff has his way, then there is only one option as Verstappen’s teammate. “Pérez deserves to be in the car. That would be the decision if he were with us,” said the 48-year-old.
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