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It has been known for a long time that if Albon is not able to significantly improve his performance, his Formula 1 encounter could be seriously compromised: the Thai driver was unable to compete with his teammate this year, a Dutch Max Verstappennel.
Although he managed to show better form in the final races of the season, this also did not save him from losing his place: The Red Bull team announced this Friday that the young driver will be replaced by the Sergio Pérez routine.
Pérez is forced to leave Racing Point after this season after Sebastian Vettel has been replaced. However, Mexico has shown impressive form this year: he finished fourth in the individual points race and was also able to win the Sahiri Grand Prix.
Although you don’t have a chance to run Albon stays with Red Bull: As a reserve pilot, he attends the team’s work and has serious responsibilities in the simulator.
“Alex is a valued member of our team, we have been thinking a lot about this decision,” said team leader Christian Horner.
“After taking advantage of the time we had to evaluate the relevant data and performance, we decided that Sergio was the right person to be Max’s teammate in 2021.”
“Alex will continue to be a valued member of our team as a reserve and test driver and will focus primarily on developments in 2022. We want to thank him for his hard work.”
THE SECOND GREAT OPPORTUNITY
Pérez appeared in the Sauber colors in Formula 1 in 2011 and had a great opportunity in 2013 as was hired by McLaren. Her marriage to the British barn, on the other hand, ended after just one year.
The Mexican pilot then hired for the Force India team: In the Silverstone stable, he was able to get on the podium in his second race, the Bahrain Grand Prix.
A few years ago also played a key role in the rescue of the team, listed as Racing Point in the Formula One World Championship since mid-2018.
Pérez has started in 191 F1 races so far, He scored 10 podiums and a victory.
