Alexander Albon mentioned he was dejected after being changed by Mexican Sergio Perez on the Pink Bull Method One crew for subsequent season however is set to get a race seat in 2022.

Perez, a winner for Racing Level in Bahrain this season, will slot in alongside Max Verstappen subsequent season after Albon was demoted to the function of check and reserve driver.

Albon, who began out at Pink Bull’s sister crew AlphaTauri (beforehand Toro Rosso) earlier than being promoted in 2019, completed seventh within the standings, stage with McLaren’s Carlos Sainz who will race for Ferrari subsequent yr.

The 24-year-old Thai did not match Verstappen’s performances this season, with the Dutchman successful two races and ending third total.

“I can not lie guys, it hurts,” Albon mentioned in an Instagram put up on Sunday. “I gave it every little thing on the market, however it wasn’t fairly sufficient. I wish to say an enormous thanks to all of you that supported me all through this yr, particularly my Thai followers.

“With all of the completely different opinions on the market, I at all times had you guys to push me by it. I am not giving up, I’ve poured my life into this and I will not let it cease right here.

“I’ve extra to provide and my focus is getting again for 2022 and to wave the Thai flag once more.”

Pink Bull, who completed second within the constructors’ championship, are aiming to provide champions Mercedes a run for his or her cash subsequent season which is because of begin in Australia on March 21.