F1 harbors the best drivers in their sporting realm. Subsequently, the racers hop from their teams after their term ends to another team. The 2021 F1 drivers’ lineup, according to their individual teams, is already on air. The 2021 season will witness an array of drivers changing their seats. While some have left their seats, some have stepped foot in the F1 arena too.
The McLaren team that runs on engines powered by Renault stands third in the 2020 season. Further, Carlos Sainz ranking sixth with 105 points and Lando Norris ranking ninth with 97 points the teams secures 202 points.
However, Sainz will part ways with McLaren in 2021, moving into the red team, Scuderia Ferrari. Further, it will be an impressive start for the Spaniard. Racing in a team that has dominated for eons is every driver’s wish. Further, the now-former McLaren racer will replace Sebastian Vettel and race alongside Charles Leclerc. While Sebastian Vettel scuffles his way to Aston Martin.
The lineup for McLaren stands signing deals with Daniel Ricciardo, the racer of Renault in the 2020 season. However, the deal with Lando Norris remains pact. They will compete as teammates in the 2021 season, eyeing the podium stand. Further, the two will race to earn the highest points for the constructors too. With the thunderous engines, the racers will have a plus point in the course.
Ricciardo sealed the deal with McLaren
The Australian after a two stay in Renault is swimming his way to McLaren. Subsequently, Ricciardo turned down McLaren’s proposal and grabbed the seat in the Renault F1 team two years earlier. However, with time narrowing down for the 30-year-old racer, he joined McLaren with conviction to clinch the World Championship.
The team boss of the British racing team, Zak Brown, had presented his proposal to Ricciardo after his striking performance in 2018. Further, his charisma is not unknown to anyone. However, he joined Renault in aspiration to figure out his way and live a more posh life. Nevertheless, his plans slipped down to vein when he barely made his way to the podium stand.
However, with McLaren running on engines powered by the dominant brand, Mercedes, there are high hopes for the team to leap its way into the list of dominant constructors.
Zak Brown approached Ricciardo again for the season when he signed the deal with McLaren. He will be the teammate of Lando Norris, the Belgian-British racer. Lando will continue to race with car number four.
The McLaren team principal, Zak Brown, remarked on the benefits of signing Ricciardo. Subsequently, he has substantial potential, talent, and adheres to structural strategies that will help the team move forward. Further, he has the speed and extreme competitiveness required to scurry his way to clinch the titles.
Brown stated, “Signing Daniel is another step forward in our long-term plan and will bring an exciting new dimension to the team, alongside Lando,” he further added, “This is good news for our team, partners and of course our fans.
Brown further wanted the Austrian racer to show his appreciation towards the McLaren former racer, Carlos Sainz. Conversely, Sainz has helped the team lead forward in his course in the team.
He conveyed, “I also want to pay tribute to Carlos for the excellent job he has been doing for McLaren in helping our performance recovery plan. He is a real team player and we wish him well for his future beyond McLaren.”
The 2021 season has delivered several reshuffling of drivers in F1. However, the McLaren will witness an active competition of the racers aiming the series of checkered flags in the grid. Further, with powerful engines and high speed, Ricciardo will race in prospect to earn the World Title in the 2021 season.
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