| The 2021 season is just around the corner. Teams are preparing their cars, fans are getting ready for their grand return to tracks, and the drivers will be gearing up to prove themselves after a tumultuous 2020. The new faces on the grids, or old hands out to storm to the front of the pack, we've picked five drivers and riders from the world of motorsport we can't want to see take on the challenge in 2021. Find out why below, as well as the race we think could be a major point in their season, or head over to our blog to read the article in full. |
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| | | Sergio Perez It very much looked like Checo would be without a seat in 2021, after Sebastian Vettel was announced as his replacement at Aston Martin. Criminal, really, given his stellar season that saw him finish fourth. That's despite missing two races due to COVID, but helped in part by a magnificent maiden F1 win in Sakhir. WHERE TO WATCH: Mexican Grand Prix Red Bull swiftly stepped in to pick up the in-form driver. He's now in the best position he's ever been in to win his first home race in November. Book Mexico Grand Prix tickets now |
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| | Marc Marquez
Marquez was out for the entire 2020 season after he broke his arm in a crash (and, erm, opening a window...). While his Honda team didn't live up to its championship-winning quality in his absence, the six-time MotoGP champion will be looking to get straight back up to speed from race one. WHERE TO WATCH: British MotoGP Silverstone wasn't on the calendar in 2020, meaning the last race there saw victory snatched from Marquez on the very last corner. The Spaniard will be looking to make amends. Book British MotoGP tickets now |
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| | | Yuki Tsunoda The young Japanese driver has had a rapid rise through F3 and F2. He now arrives on the big stage - the first Japanese driver on the grid since Kamui Kobayashi. With Honda power behind him in their last season in the sport, this talented driver will be out to impress. WHERE TO WATCH: Austria Grand Prix His home race at Suzuka will of course be huge, but the Austrian GP will give Tsunoda an early chance to impress in front of the big wigs at the Red Bull Ring. Book Austria Grand Prix tickets now |
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| | | Jamie Chadwick W Series returns in 2021, and supporting F1 for the first time. Inaugural champion and Williams Academy driver Chadwick will be out for victory again. And there's more on this line this season, with FIA Super Licence points on offer for the top eight finishers. WHERE TO WATCH: Belgium Grand Prix The series will follow F1 to six great European tracks, but they don't get much better than Spa. All the drivers will relish the opportunity to win here. Book Belgium Grand Prix tickets now |
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| | | Stoffel Vandoorne The former McLaren driver has been busy, finishing 2nd in Formula E in 2020. With a 3rd place at Le Mans in 2019 under his belt, the Belgian is after more and will be entering every race of 2021's World Endurance Championship for Jota Sport, as well as this year's FE for Mercedes. WHERE TO WATCH: Le Mans The greatest racing spectacle in the world is what attracts drivers to WEC, and it won't be any different for Stoff. He'll be after a decent result in the LMP2 class. Sign up for Le Mans 24 Hours ticket news |
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