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After seven years, Pérez leaves Racing Point, which was previously called Force India and will compete as the official Aston Martin team from 2021. “Everything in life always has a beginning and an end”the Mexican wrote on Wednesday night (09.09.2020) on social media, “my time with the team will come to an end after this season. “ It had long been assumed that the 30-year-old would have to leave the racing team to make room for a driver with a big name next year: Sebastian Vettel.
Vettel: “Give me lots of thoughts”
Since Vettel’s retirement from Ferrari at the end of the season, there has been speculation and speculation about the future of the 33-year-old. “It is quite normal that I worry a lot”Vettel had said on the sidelines of the 999th Ferrari Grand Prix last weekend at Monza and asked for patience.
Ferrari announced the end of the season for Hessen after six years in mid-May. Since then, Vettel has held discussions about a possible new engagement. Industry leader Mercedes waved his hand and referred to his driver duo Lewis Hamilton / Valtteri Bottas, Red Bull and young star Max Verstappen also closed the door. Renault secured the services of the returnees and next season’s two-time champion Fernando Alonso.
Aston Martin is still an option
Aston Martin wants to attack in 2021 and needs a superior man among the drivers. That can also be Vettel. After joining Formula 1 at BMW-Sauber in 2007, he ended up at Ferrari via Toro Rosso and Red Bull. At the Scuderia, however, he has not been able to build on the successes at Red Bull since 2015. But Vettel does not want to be left behind in Formula 1, he had recently emphasized. At Aston Martin, unlike poor Ferrari, he could compete for the top spots this year in 2021.
Following Pérez’s departure, only Lance Stroll remains on the Aston Martin factory team, which will continue to work with Mercedes and is supplied by the German automaker. The 21-year-old is the son of co-owner Lawrence Stroll, a Canadian billionaire, and recently came in second place at Monza. According to his own statements, Pérez does not have a “Plan B” for next season. The reliable Mexican has long been negotiated as a candidate at Haas and Alfa Romeo.
dpa / sid
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