F1: Pérez can be left without a seat; You can get satisfaction with Vettel

Can Vettel reap the laurels at Aston Martin? (Photo: AFP)

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The parties denied it until the last minute, but on Wednesday night Sergio Pérez detonated the bomb in a frustrated and almost farewell announcement on his Twitter page, in which he officially announced that he would leave Racing Point after seven years. Then, on the morning of press day for the Tuscan Grand Prix, the information that had been in the press for months had also been confirmed: Sebastian Vettel would join the guard, which would become Aston Martin next year.

As the Mexican wrote, everything in life has a beginning and an end, and although the story of the two drivers ended equally disappointing with their team, only one of them can have the opportunity for a new beginning. The four-time world champion, unexpectedly and unworthily sent from Ferrari, is sure to embark on a new project in a dynamically evolving stable where he can find himself again, and may be back on the road to victory before the team that drove him today. . embarked on a flight deeper than ever.

However, Pérez’s story ended even uglier: He was transformed from a savior, sent by a guard, and perhaps it took away his future, which perhaps has no future without him now. Two years ago, Mexico decided to make a difficult decision after Vijay Mallya pushed his team to the brink of annihilation and no longer had the capital for improvements: it declared bankruptcy.

As a result, he may have run the barn, then still known as Force India. Lawrence Walk, that he later brought his son with him, and has now decided to make the youngest, yet to be announced, but almost certainly left, Stroll’s teammate, Vettel. So Perez was a columnist for seven years to no avail, he showed a more convincing performance than his current partner and helped his employer through several difficult moments, when the transformation at Aston Martin was able to completely revamp and bring the guards who already they had tucked the big mustache. he must go, so that others can reap the laurels in his place.

“Nobody said anything, but I felt like it was going to happen after I found out about a few things. Final confirmation came Wednesday night. I have been in the team for seven years and I am aware that everything has a beginning and an end. We still have nine races together to make each other proud. It started at Thursday’s press conference.

“I received comments that the stable wants to keep me and wants to continue with me. There were also negotiations in the background about my contract, things that I do not want to reveal now because I feel that these things should be left between the team and me. There were also some things in my contract that we chewed until we were done. Finally, on Wednesday night, it was officially pointed out to me that they would not continue with me. I didn’t expect it, but it is ” He said, apparently disappointed, adding that the timing would not make the situation easier for him.

“The team has been negotiating for some time and it probably lasted longer than they thought. Maybe if they were a little more open with me, it would have helped me in the future. So I might have started thinking of a Plan B, although I’m not sure I’m far ahead right now. Can be anything. My main goal is to stay in Formula One. I still feel young and hungry and I still want to race F1. However, I need to find a good package, one that can motivate me to always do my best. “

“Also, I’m looking for a guard who has long-term goals for 2022, as I believe that big rule changes can easily rewrite the current order of force. And that’s exactly why I want to stay until at least 2022, as I think there could be a lot of options. I’m not going to make a decision lately, I’m going to leave enough time for myself. If I can’t find an attractive option, I’ll also look outside of F1. We’ll see” He closed his thoughts.

So Perez put it this way, he will continue to compete if he finds a project that can motivate him, but among the shrinking seats there doesn’t seem to be one right now that can give him similar opportunities as Racing Point right now. offer.

One option is Haas which cannot rule out the possibility that both members of the Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen couple, who have worked together for four years, will be forced to leave. Although its Mexicans were not visited by the Americans when the rumors of the Vettel transfer began, it is known that there have already been negotiations between the parties in recent years.

However, it is not only Mexico that would request the seat that could be vacated at Haas, as his positive test for coronavirus led to his replacement in two races. Nico Hulkenberg It is true that he got in touch with the body led by Günther Steiner, which in any case would compromise its pilots for at least two years.

He was also powered by a Ferrari resource and was suffering Alfa Romeo It may even provide an opportunity for Pérez and Hülkenberg after Kimi Räikkönen is likely to retire at the end of the year, and Antonio Giovinazzi’s place isn’t set either. It is true that we must not forget the young people of the Ferrari academy, who can benefit from their connection with Maranello, but for this they must first obtain a sufficient number of points for the super license.

An important difference between Haas and Alfa Romeo is that while the former did not contact his Mexicans immediately, the latter contacted him immediately and informed him that he would be happy to hire. The terrain would not be unknown to Pérez either, the team boss, Frédéric Vasseur, also considers it highly, and his routine and his fans would also be good for the stable. The other question is whether the pilot sees the opportunity in the project outlined by Alfa Romeo or Haas; if not, possibly the At Red Bull, or the AlphaTaurinál You can still call, although chances are high that you will get there, as Austrians fill their seats mostly with their own competitors.

At Red Bull, they also continue to express their confidence Alexander Albonban, and therefore has a safe place alongside the driver, Max Verstappen, in the future. And if Thailand’s performance doesn’t improve, Marko Helmut is likely to solve the driver’s problem internally.

As for AlphaTauri, the meeting of Pierre Gasly, who won a big surprise last weekend, seems safe, while the one underperforming Danyiil Kvjat He may be out of the team if appropriate, but if that happens, Honda-sponsored Cunoda Juki will have the best chance of bidding for the vacant spot.

If the Austrians close the door on Pérez and the Mexicans don’t see the opportunity in Haas and Alfa Romeo, all they have left is the option to leave F1 in disgrace, find a place outside the sport and replace it with Vettel. You can even get satisfaction after a stormy breakup.

The German has already managed to take the show away from the Maranello squad, preparing for its 1000th race, which cannot be expected to do much after its increasingly disappointing production in recent races, and it is possible that next year. Vettel can celebrate on the podium. while the Ferrari continues to roll in the back half of the field.

“We are pleased that you are staying here next year. Let’s close this together by doing our best ” – posted the Italian stable on Twitter after Vettel announced.

Maybe Racing Point, which will become an Aston Martin, cannot write a message like this …