Perez: It will be a 'proud moment' to race in Red Bull colors

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Red Bull new recruit Sergio Perez says he is joining a team that has the same "winning mentality" as he has, and the Mexican will give the 2021 season his "full focus".

Perez was facing a bright future in F1 when earned himself a seat with McLaren in 2013 after two formative years in F1 with Sauber. But things didn't pan out for the young Mexican at Woking, with a P5 finish in India his best result with the team.

Since, the Mexican has spent seven seasons in the sport's midfield, grinding away with Force India, collecting five podiums with Vijay Mallya's team, and then adding two more under the Silverstone outfit's Racing Point ownership, including a popular win in the penultimate round of this year's championship at Sakhir.

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In recent years, Perez has often said that he regretted not having an opportunity to race with one of F1's top three front-running teams. The 30-year-old Mexican has now received his big break.

"I am incredibly grateful to Red Bull for giving me the opportunity to race for Red Bull Racing in 2021", he said.
"The chance to race for a championship contending team is something I have been hoping for since I joined Formula One and it will be a proud moment to step onto the grid in Red Bull colours alongside Max.

"You can be sure that I will give next season my full focus. The Team has the same winning mentality as me and I know I am here to perform and help the Team fight for another title."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.