Editorial staff. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].
After having the best season of his career in the top circuit of motorsports, the Jalisco native was able to find a place on the grid for next season, but not in just any team, but in one of those that will compete for the constructors' championship.
Weeks ago, the Racing Point team had announced the withdrawal of the Mexican driver to incorporate former champion Sebastian Vettel and, after that, speculation began about the departure of Alex Albon in the second seat of the "Toros" to make way for the winner of this year's Sakhir Grand Prix.
In an interview with the media, Perez affirmed that there were talks for his arrival to the red and blue team, but that nothing was definite. In addition, he assured that if he did not close his pass, he would take a sabbatical year and would not compete with anyone else.
On December 17, the Dutch newspaper Telegraaf reported that it was a fact the incorporation of "Checo" to Max Verstappen was a fact, news that the social networks of the second force in F1 confirmed this morning.
With the arrival of Pérez, the fourth best driver in points in 2020, Red Bull is preparing a full arsenal to compete for another title against the unstoppable Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas.
Alex Albon will remain with the team as a test and reserve driver. In the words of team principal Christian Horner, "we analyzed every piece of information and result to come to the conclusion that Sergio is the right driver to partner with Max in 2021".
The Spaniard said he has been waiting for this opportunity all his life and wants to race for podiums at every circuit next year. "I am incredibly grateful to Red Bull for giving me the opportunity to race for Red Bull Racing in 2021. The opportunity to race for a championship contending team is something I have been looking forward to since I joined Formula 1 and it will be."
The Mexican is expected to achieve a similar or better performance than in 2020 and, why not, win the Mexican Grand Prix in October 2021.
