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Is the future of Sebastian Vettel going too fast? On Wednesday, Sergio Pérez announced his finish at Racing Point at the end of the 2020 season.
“Everything in life always has a beginning and an end, and after seven years my time with the team will come to an end after the season,” Perez wrote in a statement. “It hurts a bit because I have trusted the team even in very difficult moments. We managed to overcome obstacles and I am very proud to have saved the jobs of some of my colleagues. ”
Perez had saved the Force India team from bankruptcy in the biggest crisis of 2018 by causing bankruptcy. The controlled bankruptcy allowed Force India to continue operations thanks to bankruptcy protection while a new owner was sought. Successfully.
“I will always remember the great moments we shared, the friendships and the satisfaction of always giving everything,” Pérez wrote.
The Mexican admits that he does not have a plan B. He wants to continue driving in Formula 1, “but that depends on finding a project that motivates me to continue giving 100 percent on each lap.”
This means there is now a free seat at Racing Point, or from 2021 Aston Martin, alongside Lance Stroll, the son of team co-owner Lawrence Stroll.
For Vettel? Recently, the German has been repeatedly associated with Racing Point. He and Ferrari will go their separate ways at the end of the current season.
But perhaps there is also a slim chance for Nico Hülkenberg. If Racing Point doesn’t sign Vettel, the Emmericher could become an option. The 33-year-old had replaced Pérez, who was ill with Corona, in both races of the season at Silverstone and convinced him. Hülkenberg recently confirmed talks with two Formula 1 teams, including Alfa Romeo.
