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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F49%2Fsergio-perez.JPG "Racing Point's Sergio Perez celebrates winning the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 6, 2020")
Sergio Perez joins Red Bull for 2021 season
The 30-year-old Mexican impressed for Racing Point last season, claiming victory at the Sakhir Grand Prix.Dec 18, 14:51
Red Bull to announce Perez deal on Friday
The last two race seats on the 2021 Formula 1 grid look set to be confirmed with just days to spare before Christmas.Dec 18, 06:50
Red Bull now turns attention to Albon seat
With Alpha Tauri's 2021 lineup now complete, owner Red Bull will turn its attention to the identity of Max Verstappen's next teammate at the senior outfit.Dec 17, 06:17
Verstappen-Perez a 'strong lineup' - Berger
F1 legend Gerhard Berger says Sergio Perez alongside Max Verstappen would be a "strong lineup" for Red Bull.Dec 16, 06:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F50%2Fmax-verstappen.JPG "Red Bull's Max Verstappen pictured winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 13, 2020")
Father not sure who Verstappen's 2021 teammate will be
Jos Verstappen says he doesn't know who his son Max's teammate will be at Red Bull in 2021.Dec 15, 08:03
Red Bull poised to complete F1 teams' lineups
Red Bull is now poised to complete the driver lineups of its two Formula 1 teams.Dec 14, 05:59
Marko admits Perez on Red Bull's 'radar'
A 2021 Red Bull contract for Sergio Perez could be announced "next week".Dec 13, 01:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F48%2Flewis-hamilton.JPG "Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020")
Lewis Hamilton admits he is not at 100% after recovering from coronavirus
Lewis Hamilton will line up from third on the grid after Max Verstappen claimed the first non-Mercedes pole of the year.Dec 12, 16:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F50%2Fmxvrstp.jpg "Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December 2020")
Max Verstappen on pole in Abu Dhabi, Hamilton third
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will start in third, with his Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas qualifying second.Dec 12, 14:34
Perez had tequila with Red Bull bosses after Bahrain
Sergio Perez shared a tequila with Red Bull bosses after his breakthrough Sakhir GP win - but he still isn't sure if he will race for the team in 2021.Dec 12, 05:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F50%2Flwhm.jpg "Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 11, 2020")
Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth in Abu Dhabi practice
Lewis Hamilton missed last weekend's penultimate round in Bahrain after contracting coronavirus.Dec 11, 11:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F35%2Fmax-verstappen.jpg "Max Verstappen pictured on August 29, 2020")
Kvyat unsure why Tsunoda announcement taking so long
Several drivers are waiting for Red Bull to finally announce its Formula 1 driver lineups for 2021.Dec 11, 05:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F36%2Ftoto-wolff.JPG "Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020")
Wolff 'curious' to see Ocon's next steps in F1
Toto Wolff says he is "curious" to observe the next developments in Esteban Ocon's Formula 1 career.Dec 10, 05:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F49%2Fgeorge-russell.JPG "Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020")
Marko plays down Perez, Russell rumours
Red Bull has denied that it will rush to snap up Sergio Perez after the out-of-work Mexican secured his first Formula 1 race win in Bahrain last Sunday.Dec 10, 05:57
Russell form a 'wake-up call' for Red Bull
The availability of on-form drivers like George Russell and Sergio Perez is "a wake-up call" for Red Bull.Dec 8, 06:30
Toto Wolff on George Russell: "A new star is born"
The Briton had looked on course for a win on his Mercedes debut.Dec 7, 08:38
Former Red Bull driver urges Marko to sign Perez
The team that is ousting Sakhir GP winner Sergio Perez says the Mexican "deserves a place in Formula 1".Dec 7, 06:05
Sergio Perez in dreamland after win at Sakhir Grand Prix
The Mexican came from the back of the field to win the Sakhir Grand Prix.Dec 6, 23:14
George Russell 'gutted but proud' after near miss at Sakhir Grand Prix
The young Briton, deputising for Lewis Hamilton, was leading the Sakhir Grand Prix until a pit stop blunder and a puncture ended his hopes.Dec 6, 21:37
George Russell suffers puncture as Sergio Perez wins Sakhir Grand Prix
Racing Point's Sergio Perez took the chequered flag on an extraordinary evening in Bahrain.Dec 6, 19:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F22%2Fsergio-perez.jpg "Sergio Perez pictured on April 11, 2019")
Perez 'just said hello' to Red Bull's Marko in Bahrain
Sergio Perez on Saturday played down the significance of being spotted in conversation with Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko in the Bahrain paddock.Dec 6, 06:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F36%2Falex-albon.JPG "Red Bull's Alex Albon pictured at the Belgian Grand Prix on August 29, 2020")
Albon could spend 'year on the bench' - Horner
Alex Albon will either be retained by Red Bull or he will spend "a year on the bench" in 2021.Dec 5, 05:30
Lewis Hamilton "devastated" to miss Sakhir GP after positive coronavirus test
The seven-time world champion has to isolate for 10 days and is a doubt for the season finale in Abu Dhabi.Dec 1, 12:52
Lewis Hamilton tests positive for coronavirus
The Briton is already confirmed as world champion.Dec 1, 08:34
Perez unsure if Verstappen blocking Red Bull seat
Sergio Perez says he will only found out "after the end of the season" if Red Bull will rescue his Formula 1 career by signing him up for 2021.Dec 1, 06:01
Albon podium performance 'not very good' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen has poured cold water on his struggling teammate Alex Albon's podium celebrations in Bahrain.Nov 30, 06:12
Lewis Hamilton triumphs at Bahrain Grand Prix after Romain Grosjean crash
The Haas driver emerged from his burning car after one of the biggest accidents in Formula One's recent history.Nov 29, 17:52
Perez tipped to announce sabbatical on Monday
Big rumours are swirling in the Bahrain paddock about Sergio Perez's future.Nov 29, 06:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F48%2Flhbgp.jpg "Lewis Hamilton celebrates after sealing pole position in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 28, 2020")
Lewis Hamilton tops Bahrain qualifying
This marked Mercedes' 11th front-row lockout of the campaign.Nov 28, 15:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F48%2Fbgp.jpg "Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 27, 2020")
Max Verstappen fastest in final Bahrain practice, Hamilton second
The Red Bull driver finished 0.263 seconds quicker than world champion Lewis Hamilton.Nov 28, 13:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F32%2Fnico-hulkenberg.jpg "Nico Hulkenberg pictured on August 6, 2020")
Hulkenberg 'hot' for chance at 2021 Red Bull seat
Nico Hulkenberg has admitted he is "extremely hot" at the prospect of landing a plum Red Bull seat for his full-time return to Formula 1 in 2021.Nov 28, 06:03
Stray dog interrupts Bahrain qualifying as Lewis Hamilton sets pace
A canine track invader caused a further delay under the floodlights in Manama.Nov 27, 18:11
Perez-Indycar 'stories' doing the rounds - Chilton
Three current Formula 1 drivers could be joining two other F1 refugees in the top American single seater category Indycar next year.Nov 23, 05:57
Marko to make Albon decision after Abu Dhabi
Dr Helmut Marko says Alex Albon is still in the running to keep his seat at Red Bull in 2021.Nov 19, 06:12
Verstappen blames front wing for Turkey performance
Max Verstappen says there was a technical reason why he underperformed in last Sunday's Turkish GP.Nov 17, 06:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F46%2Flewis-hamilton_1.JPG "Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Turkish Grand Prix on November 15, 2020")
Lewis Hamilton wins Turkish Grand Prix to secure record-equalling seventh world title
The Briton claimed his 10th win from 14 rounds as he matched Michael Schumacher's title haul.Nov 15, 12:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F46%2Flance-stroll.jpg "Lance Stroll pictured during qualifying for the Turkish Grand Prix on November 14, 2020")
Turkish delight for Lance Stroll as Lewis Hamilton qualifies in sixth
Racing Point driver benefits from tyre choice in Q3.Nov 14, 16:42
Lance Stroll tops qualifying in rain-soaked Turkish Grand Prix
Lance Stroll is a surprise presence at the front of the grid.Nov 14, 14:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F12%2Fdaniil-kvyat.jpg "Daniil Kvyat pictured on March 12, 2020")
Two F1 drivers eye 2021 sabbaticals
Two current Formula 1 drivers are floating the possibility of taking sabbaticals in 2021.Nov 14, 05:58
Albon would not accept Alpha Tauri demotion
Alex Albon has denied that he might be happy to be demoted to Red Bull's second Formula 1 team.Nov 11, 05:59
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