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(Motorsport-Total.com) – A move with consequences in the Formula 1 transfer market for the 2021 season has been decided. Because Sergio Pérez and Racing Point will go their separate ways after the end of the current 2020 season. As announced by the Mexican In a detailed statement Wednesday, the collaboration ends after seven years.
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Sergio Pérez will leave the Racing Point team at the end of the 2020 season Focus
“Everything in life always has a beginning and an end, and after seven years together, my time with the team will come to an end after the season,” Perez said, suggesting it wasn’t a decision of my own free will. The contract actually lasted until the end of 2022.
“It hurts a bit because I trusted the team in very difficult moments. We managed to overcome obstacles and I am very proud to have saved the jobs of some of my teammates,” said Pérez, who started the 2014 season from McLaren until then. it was the Force India team.
At the 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix, Pérez took the first Force India podium. To date, he has had four more podiums. Since the team appeared as Racing Point (Summer 2019), it has yet to make it back. By age 30, however, the positive aspects predominate.
“I will preserve the great moments we share, the friendships and the satisfaction of always giving my best,” said Pérez and thanked in particular the veteran owner of the team, Vijay Mallya: “For the opportunity that Vijay Mallya gave me for him, he believed in me in 2014 and allowed me to continue my Formula 1 career at Force India, I will always be grateful. “
“I wish the current team leadership under Lawrence Stroll all the best for the future, especially as it relates to Aston Martin’s next project,” said Perez, whose cabin will be free for the 2021 season.
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The leading candidate for Pérez’s successor is Sebastian Vettel, who has had discussions with Lawrence Stroll on several occasions since he knew that the current 2020 season will be his last at Ferrari. It remains to be seen if Vettel will actually switch over to the old Racing Point team in 2021 when he will officially compete as Aston Martin.
As for Pérez, he admits that “he does not have a plan B.” The Mexican would like to continue his career in Formula 1, but not at any cost, as he suggests: “My intention is to continue competing here, but that would require that I find a project that motivates me.” give 100 percent in each round. “
“I hope I can announce good news very soon. Until then, let’s enjoy the next races together. I hold you in my heart,” Pérez said in conclusion.
