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[Chris Medland] No Sergio Perez at the Red Bull Ring today - he became unwell overnight so is taking the day to rest ahead of the race weekend (twitter.com)

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[–] Fingerthief 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (6 children)

As far as I’m aware Danny is not the Red Bull reserve driver. Lawson is and would be the person to take over the seat if Perez is out.

Danny is their 3rd in line driver.

Edit - Or maybe Yuki in Red Bull and Lawson in AT

[–] rumckle 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Also, I believe part of the reason Danny isn't racing this year is his contact with McLaren, he would lose out on millions of dollars if he raced this year. The specifics aren't known, but supposedly even racing as a reserve driver will cost him.

[–] Fingerthief 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I can’t say I’ve seen that mentioned anywhere? He had options with teams and turned them down or wanted too much money.

Based on what we’ve heard from Red Bull he’s off the pace in the sim as well. I think it’s just the fact Red Bull aren’t confident in his ability yet.

Doesn’t make a lot of sense to throw him in the car with no practice in a real car for quite awhile compared to Yuki and Lawson as well.

[–] rumckle 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I don't think it was confirmed, and it was a while ago I saw it. But (alledgedly) the reason he turned down the options with too little pay, is that they had to beat the amount that McLaren was paying him not to race.

Agree, he wouldn't be the first choice regardless

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