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Well, they did throw Kvyat under the bus too.My problem is that this move would be understandable if it was the Red Bull team, but no it's not, it's just AlphaTauri, their B-level team
Well, they did throw Kvyat under the bus too.My problem is that this move would be understandable if it was the Red Bull team, but no it's not, it's just AlphaTauri, their B-level team
It's not like there's a precedent there or anything... They've done it to Kvyat, Gasly and Albon. I fully expect them to get rid of Perez by the end of the season, and I can't see Yuki staying at AT very long, especially since he's there because of the Honda (RBRPT I should say) deal. Basically in the last few years, if your last name is not Verstappen, you might as well be no-one to RBR.While I'm happy to see him back, it doesn't really sit well with me how Red Bull decided to cut DeVries out "effective immediately"
And Klien. And Liuzzi. Speed. Bourdais.It's not like there's a precedent there or anything... They've done it to Kvyat, Gasly and Albon.
Buemi, too?And Klien. And Liuzzi. Speed. Bourdais.
I can tell you forgotAnd Kiwi legend Brendan Hartley, who I totally forgot was in F1.
And Algesuari, and Vergne,Buemi, too?
Part of the problem is too few teams have too many proteges on the cards. Red Bull, Alpine, Williams, even Red Bull with AlphaTauri, they aren't so much a B-Team anymore as much their own entity that occasionally benefits the main team. With such limited seats and a recent influx of great talent (Leclerc, Russel, Norris, Albon, Tsunoda, Piastri). As drivers have started arriving to F1 younger, seats stay held for longer and chances to get in dry up.A story that’s hidden in all of the driver drama is there really isn’t a whole lot of young prospects out there anymore is there?
I feel like we’ll see Vettel back in F1 before we see another young phenom join the grid. Drugovich seems to be the biggest name out there, but I feel like he’s probably linked to the last team that will have a race seat available.
Exactly. Either way, if he drives well, my bet is he will be back in the Red Bull in either 2024 or 2025. It's just great to see him back on the grid.I’m stoked to see Ricciardo back on the grid. That’s a very intriguing team mate battle.
Also, assuming he stays for 2024. AT will be rebranded and take as many parts as possible from RBR. So he may have a pretty good car.
Apparently after 11 laps.According to the articles online, the decision was finalized about an hour or so after Horner called Helmet to say Riccardo's test is going great.
Yes, because they all think they will be the one who can fix the problems.I have been thinking about one thing lately.
F1 drivers want to drive for Ferrari for the prestige the team has.
But realistically would anyone want to drive for Ferrari in this day and age if they had other options like McLaren, Red Bull, Aston Martin or Mercedes knowing how they are with strategies.
Even when Vettel, Kimi, Alonso couldn't?Yes, because they all think they will be the one who can fix the problems.
I have been thinking about one thing lately.
F1 drivers want to drive for Ferrari for the prestige the team has.
But realistically would anyone want to drive for Ferrari in this day and age if they had other options like McLaren, Red Bull, Aston Martin or Mercedes knowing how they are with strategies.
There is a prestige that comes with it, but there's also a level of safety too. They are not known for having a high turn over of drivers, and they tend to be well paid for the 'privilege' too, due to the fact that they're not known for employing unknown quantities. You know you are likely to always be at the sharp end, even if championships or just wins are not likely. I can't think off the top of my head of any driver whose F1 career was spoilt by taking a full time drive for the scuderia.I have been thinking about one thing lately.
F1 drivers want to drive for Ferrari for the prestige the team has.
But realistically would anyone want to drive for Ferrari in this day and age if they had other options like McLaren, Red Bull, Aston Martin or Mercedes knowing how they are with strategies.
At the end of his stint, i don't think he was a Ferrari F1 fan.
Capelli and Johansson. It was obviously Capelli's fault and not the wonderful 1992 Ferrari and Johansson is absolutely not a seat-warmer.I can't think off the top of my head of any driver whose F1 career was spoilt by taking a full time drive for the scuderia.
Pretty sure this didn't impact his Ferrarilove. He's clever and knows that it was more part of the circumstances and the persons in charge at the time.At the end of his stint, i don't think he was a Ferrari F1 fan.