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Horner: Vettel and Hulkenberg weren't seriously considered

Red Bull never seriously considered Sebastian Vettel or Nico Hulkenberg to drive for the team in the 2021 Formula 1 season, says team boss Christian Horner. In need of a replacement given the ongoing struggles of Alexander Albon, the energy drinks outfit announced on Friday that Sergio Perez would partner Max Verstappen for next season. And yet while Vettel and Hulkenberg were both available for negotiations at certain points in the season, Horner said the Mexican was the only one his team seriously pursued. “No. There was no other,' he said in response to a question over his team's interest in other drivers. “There was a brief discussion with Nico Hulkenberg. But it's really...
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