Perez Replaces Albon at Red Bull

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Confirmed

Sergio Perez has signed to race for Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen in 2021.

The 30-year-old Mexican, who took his maiden Formula 1 win in the Sakhir Grand Prix this month, replaces British-Thai Alex Albon, who will stay with the team as reserve driver.

Red Bull decided Albon had not performed strongly enough in his 18 months with the team to justify continuing in a race seat.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/55367539

 

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Ouch, so Alex has no seat.

Yeah, it's at the back of the garage next to the exit

 

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I can't help but feel that Red Bull really shafted Albon by waiting until post season to announce this

Maybe they had to do it that way so they can say they 'gave him every chance'
Red Bull have very stong links to Thailand....