Perez-Red Bull rumours re-surface
Oct.2 - Sergio Perez has emerged as a realistic candidate to become Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull next year.
Although the team has been publicly backing the struggling Alex Albon, it is believed the candidates to replace him for 2021 also include Nico Hulkenberg.
La Gazzetta dello Sport's Luigi Perna wrote on Thursday that Hulkenberg would help Red Bull sell energy drinks in the crucial German market, while Perez would bring millions in key Mexican sponsorship.
Pierre Gasly is not considered a candidate for a return to Red Bull Racing, as team owner Dietrich Mateschitz reportedly has big plans for the AlphaTauri team and brand.
"He's a good fit for them, they enjoy having him and their aspirations as a team have changed so they need an experienced, competitive driver," said Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.
He added that while Albon is the "preferred choice" to stay alongside Verstappen, "You have to be aware of what the other options are out there".
Interestingly, the latest Perez-Red Bull rumours follow hot on the heels of new reports that that Haas may have kicked off negotiations with Formula 2 driver Nikita Mazepin and his wealthy Russian father.
Earlier, Perez was considered a front-runner for a Haas seat in 2021, having been dumped by Racing Point in favour of Sebastian Vettel.
He admits he could take 2021 off altogether.
"I have no idea what will happen next, but I need something that will motivate me to give 100 percent on every lap," said Perez, 30. "If I don't find this, I can take a year and see what options come next."
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Two pieces of crap info here. First, PER is not going to a team that has no engine contract beyond 2021. Second, if HAAS is negotiating with Mazepin, it is with MR. M to buy the team to give his kid a place to drive. The usual disclaimer.....just my opinion.
Hay probablemente mas de 130 millones de méxicanos por lo que tambien hay un mercado para Red Bull que podría crecer, ademas de obetener ingresos por patrocinio que tiene de respaldo Sergio Perez. Los mexicanos nos estamos dando alas con Red Bull jajaja hay pocas posibilidades de que Perez llegue a Red Bull pero sería genial, extraordinario y maravilloso para nosotros los seguidores de la Formula 1 mexicanos.
It would be an amazing break for RBR to go outside to pick up a driver. I believe Perez could do a good job, but he is not as fast as Max. He does bring excellent sponsorship and he is very popular here in Austin. Mazepin may not have enough points for s super license.
Albon can not qualify well. When he qualifies poorly, that forces onto the alternative tire strategy and in the most undesirable positions in the first turn of of each race. Lastly because of the cars he has to get by to get near the front he has to work harder and not wear his medium tires to early where he has to go to the softs too soon. I wanted Albon make it but I have doubts about his continuing.
I don't think there will but 3 new drivers in F1 next year and I don't think Mazepin will be one of them. HAAS will hire a Ferrari academy driver and I guess Sauber/Alpha will hire one as well, SCH and Illot respectively. Of course there are other very fast and aggressive drivers in F2 today. I like their races almost as much as F1and there is more passing as well.
If I were Perez, I’d be calling up IndyCar Teams for a seat. He’s got more chances to be competitive in that series than F1 right now.
Problem for Albon is he is not supporting Max in the Contructors Champioship ie. Prizemoney
Checo or Hulk would do the job
My preference would be Checo
Also, Toto to Williams for team principle, what a project for him
Toto to Williams. That funny.
Never happen, but it would be like a reverse grid... fun to watch.
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