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[Chris Medland] „First reported by Dutch media, I'm hearing from multiple sources now that Daniel Ricciardo will replace Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri with immediate effect“ (i.imgur.com)
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[–] Disecto 40 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (6 children)

Damn. I know he wasn't doing that great, but the way that Red Bull just makes way to someone else mid season is a bit harsh. If this is indeed true, hope Daniel can make it as I think this would be his last chance at landing a seat for next year.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I haven't really followed Nyck's progress, but dropping him mid season like this is a strong statement. Not even Latifi or Mazepin were dropped this hard. This is Ricciardo's last try, and he has to outperform Tsunoda if he doesn't want to be dropped either.

[–] docmox 21 points 1 year ago

Latifi and Mazepin were both pay drivers. Likely, sponsors and money were tied to their seats.

[–] Saneless 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Well, Maz being dropped had serious financial strings attached. And what would a replacement driver have done, had a slightly faster 20th place pace?

[–] baldingpudenda 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And the only reason he was dropped was because of Russia and they didn't want a direct link from Haas to them.

[–] Saneless 2 points 1 year ago

Right. He would have been there again, paying his way to the bottom

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