F1 champ Lewis Hamilton wary of ‘different animal’ Red Bull ahead of 2021 season

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Red Bull will be a 'different animal' with Sergio Perez alongside Max Verstappen during the 2021 F1 season according to reigning champion Lewis Hamilton.

The 36-year-old has had little challenge during the most recent three of his four consecutive titles – with the Mercedes car brushing away all opposition.

However, Hamilton has picked out the recent changes at Red Bull as a reason to be cautious, with experienced Mexican Perez coming in as a replacement for Alexander Albon.

Despite Mercedes winning each of the the last seven constructors' titles, their lead driver does not feel that the championship is a forgone conclusion in 2021.

“It's quite impressive to see the speed of some of the other teams. I think Red Bull are looking particularly strong,” Hamilton said.

“It's great to see McLaren also looking strong and also Renault (Alpine). I'm excited also because that means more fun.”

Adding of Red Bull: “They've had some really good running, both drivers have been looking quite strong.

“They are going to be a different machine or animal this year with a really good, strong line-up and a really good car.

“Having seen them win the last race, you can imagine they are going to be right there in the first race and it's going to be a great long battle with them through the year."

Hamilton will be looking to topple the record of seven championships that he currently shares with Michael Schumacher, and he is looking to smooth out his process during the current practising.

He said: “We are just working hard and focusing on getting through the short amount of testing we have and trying to be as efficient as possible.

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