The Formula 1 2021 calendar has been reshuffled with two of the planned first three races no longer taking place on their original dates, as Bahrain gets set to host the season-opener at the end of March followed by the return of Imola.
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Long-time Renault Formula 1 boss Cyril Abiteboul has left the company and will not head up the rebranded Alpine team in 2021 as expected. The move comes as Luca de Meo shakes up the French team.
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Sergio Perez will partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull for the 2021 Formula 1 season. The Mexican replaces Alexander Albon who will remain at the team as a reserve driver. 30 year old Perez was set to leave the sport after Racing Point signed Sebastian Vettel however Albon’s disappointing season opened the door for him to remain in the sport.
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Haas have announced that Mick Schumacher, son of the racing legend Michael, will race for the team in 2021 after the 21 year old German signed a multi-year deal with the US team. He will partner Nikita Mazepin in a rare all rookie lineup next season.
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Saudi Arabia will join the Formula 1 calendar with a night race in the 2021 season. A street circuit in Jeddah will stage the inaugural race in November of next year. Saudi Arabia becomes F1’s third race in the Middle East joining Bahrain and Abu Dhabi.
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