Haas F1 drivers 2021: Haas now has a plethora of candidates to replace outgoing superstars to replace outgoing Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean.
On Thursday, it was announced that both Haas drivers, Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean would be leaving the only American team in the sport by the end of the 2020 season.
— Kevin Magnussen (@KevinMagnussen) October 22, 2020
With both the seats at Haas are now vacant, there are multiple candidates to fill in the seats. However, there are multiple factors, which are going to finalize the decision.
The foremost reason is monetary investment coming in from the drivers, as Haas is on the verge of exiting from the sport because of the undesirable returns from the performances in recent years and also the sponsorship money coming from Romain Grosjean would be deducted.
But substantial funding may extend their stay for a while, hence determining the appointment broadly on this prominent aspect, though there will be other factors too, as Haas has to fill in their both seats, which requires taut planning.
Haas F1 drivers 2021: Probable candidates
Nikita Mazepin
The F2 driver is currently driving for Hitech racing and is running 7th on the championship’s chart. He is just a few points away to be eligible for the F1 superlicesnce and is the most favourite to grab a spot.
It has already been reported that he is in the contact with Haas for a two-year-long deal starting from 2021. His father, Dmitry Mazepin is speculated to bring in heavy investment or probably buy the team, which could guarantee him a spot.
Callum Ilott
Next in line is FDA’s Callum Ilott, who is currently standing 2nd in F2’s driver’s championship. He is long been tipped to grab a seat in Formula 1 next season.
Haas being a customer team to Ferrari, it is much likely the latter will instruct them to enrol him on one of the seats to nourish him for their own future.
But Haas might skip this offer and seek their own interest in Mazepin, considering the lucrative funding it might bring to them. Moreover, having two rookie drivers at the same time might be a too bold risk for Haas and that is where our third candidate comes into the picture.
Sergio Perez
The Mexican driver is without a team for 2021 after he got laid off by Racing Point, since then he is being linked with Haas, but the rumours were squashed after the Mazepins came in.
But with the exit of both drivers, the window seems to be open for Perez, who is definitely going to be a huge contender to fetch the seat. Though, Perez is also in talks with Williams, which makes it tougher for Haas.
Perez has huge financial backing from his sponsors in Mexico, which safeguarded his spot in Racing Point in 2018. Now, with the lose of commitment with the British team.
Perez is now free to flow his financial backing in Haas, giving him an upper hand to grab a spot with all the experience he has on the track.
Mick Schumacher
Mick Schumacher is probably the hottest F2 prospect in the town now, as he is set to secure the title for himself and currently is in Ferrari’s plans to get promoted.
He is surely a candidate to get a spot in Haas, considering he is one of the FDA drivers, but the move seems to be unlikely, as he is more inclined towards a move to Alfa Romeo.
Though, things in F1 change instantly and therefore, Schumacher, in all honesty, would be in the list of Haas’ probable candidates.
