Vettel-Racing Point speculation intensifies, Perez looking at other options

Sebastian Vettel is in talks with Racing Point -- the team set to race as Aston Martin next year -- over a move in 2021, leaving Sergio Perez to consider options elsewhere.

Germany's Bild newspaper, usually well-informed of Vettel's intentions, suggest negotiations are at an advanced stage and a deal could be announced in the coming weeks. Vettel currently is without a race seat for next season after Ferrari opted not to renew his existing contract.

Sources close to Perez have told ESPN Mexico he is aware of the Vettel negotiations and is already looking at alternate options. Perez has a contract with the team until 2022 but, according to multiple reports, there are clauses in his contract…