![]() He was replaced at Alfa Romeo Racing by reserve driver Robert Kubica, who last raced at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, driving for Williams. Mid-season changes ĭuring the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, Kimi Räikkönen tested positive for coronavirus. Tsunoda became the first Japanese Formula One driver since Kamui Kobayashi in 2014. Yuki Tsunoda, who finished third in 2020 Formula 2 Championship, graduated to Formula One with Scuderia AlphaTauri, replacing Daniil Kvyat, who moved to Alpine as their reserve driver. 2020 Formula 2 Champion Mick Schumacher, the son of seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher, took one of the seats at the team while the other was filled by Nikita Mazepin, who finished fifth in the Formula 2 Championship. Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen, who had raced for Haas since 20 respectively, left the team at the end of 2020. Pérez became the first driver since Mark Webber in 2007 to join the team without being previously a Red Bull Junior Team member. Pérez, who had previously signed a contract to drive for Aston Martin's predecessor, Racing Point, until 2022, moved to Red Bull Racing where he replaced Alex Albon, who was Red Bull Racing's reserve and test driver for the 2021 season. Vettel moved to Aston Martin, where he replaced Sergio Pérez. Ricciardo was replaced by double World Champion Fernando Alonso, who drove in Alpine's first season, having last raced in 2018 for McLaren. Daniel Ricciardo moved from Renault to McLaren, where he replaced Sainz. Vettel's seat was taken by Carlos Sainz Jr., who had left McLaren. Nikita Mazepin (left) made his Formula One debut with Haas replacing Kevin Magnussen (right), who was Haas's reserve and test driver for the 2021 season.įour-time World Drivers' Champion Sebastian Vettel left Ferrari at the end of the 2020 Championship after racing with the team for six seasons. Renault became known as Alpine, taking on the name of Renault's sportscar brand. The name change was brought about by the team's part owner Lawrence Stroll investing in the Aston Martin marque. Racing Point became known as Aston Martin. McLaren announced that they would change from using Renault power units to ones built by Mercedes, resuming the McLaren-Mercedes partnership that ran between 19. ![]() Zhou Guanyu drove for Alpine at the Austrian Grand Prix. Callum Ilott and Robert Kubica drove for Alfa Romeo Racing at two and three Grands Prix respectively, while Roy Nissany and Jack Aitken drove for Williams at three Grands Prix and at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, respectively. Teams and drivers that competed in the 2021 World Championship Entrantįree practice drivers Īcross the season, five drivers drove as a test or third driver in free practice sessions. Each team was required to enter at least two drivers, one for each of the two mandatory cars. All teams competed with tyres supplied by Pirelli. The following constructors and drivers were under contract to compete in the 2021 World Championship. The motor racing championship is the highest class of competition for open-wheel racing cars. The 2021 Formula One World Championship was the 72nd season of the Formula One World Championship.
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