Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez was chosen by Red Bull to be the driver to accompany Max Verstappen in the 2021 Formula 1 season, the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported on Friday.
The team finally made the decision to replace Alex Albon, who did not live up to expectations, the newspaper adds in the note signed by F1 reporter Erik van Haren, who regularly covers Verstappen’s career.
Speedweek, a Red Bull-affiliated media outlet, also broke the news.
“The last seat on the Formula 1 grid for 2021 is now also occupied. Red Bull Racing will sign Mexican Sergio Pérez alongside Max Verstappen.
“Following an investigation by Speedweek.com, all indications are that Sergio Pérez (who will turn 31 on December 26) will be introduced as the new Red Bull Racing driver on December 18. But Red Bull officials have not had a Because Alex Albon, 24, may have lost the expected consistency in 2020, but occasionally showed considerable speed.Like all young people who deserve it, Red Bull will not let him down. the Formula 1 simulator. A subsequent return as a regular driver is not ruled out, “notes the post that has a link from the Red Bull media page.
Sergio Pérez’s press office, when questioned by these reports, commented through a spokesman that he would not give statements until there was an official announcement.