Sergio Perez Confirms McLaren Exit After 1 Year: Kevin Magnussen Set to Replace

Sergio Perez has confirmed speculation that he will be leaving McLaren after just one season with the team. The Mexican was quickly signed up as Lewis Hamilton's replacement for 2013 after some impressive performances with a midfield Sauber, but has underwhelmed in his first year at a top team. McLaren themselves have not confirmed his exit officially, but Perez bade farewell to the team in an emotional letter on Twitter: English pic.twitter.com/IZSOGdGodv — Sergio Perez (@SChecoPerez) November 13, 2013 Perez currently has picked up 35 points to Jenson Button's 60 this season, but although he is well behind his teammate, the 23-year-old could also point to the fact that the McLaren has been well off the pace all season long. Usually...

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