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[–] Disecto 40 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 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

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

The way red bull drops and moves people mid season also adds so much uncertainty into the mind. Probably doesn't have the greatest effect on their psyche in addition to all the stress of everything else going on leading up to races.

[–] virtualras 24 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Wild, I figured they'd give Nyck til the end of the season.

Also, Danny Ricc getting put in the junior car is kinda depressing. Although I get it, not really any spot up at the top rn. Checo seems to be doing just barely good enough...

[–] goldenjoe6 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It is a shame. I guess junior car is a little bit less depressing than reserve driver tho haha

[–] docmox 3 points 1 year ago

Agreed. A seat is better than no seat. But yea he’s definitely going to have to prove himself again.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

as someone else already stated it‘s really harsh. But pretty good for RBR/AT because they will see how good Ricciardo performs against Tsunoda. If Tsunoda outperforms Daniel he will also be dropped and Liam Lawson will drive the AT in 2024. Pretty solid strategy.

[–] frippz 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Tsunado

Was that intentional? Because that’s genius! 😂

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Lmao no. was a typo!

[–] goldenjoe6 2 points 1 year ago

That’s a good point point. Should add a little bit of excitement for the second half of the calendar.

[–] darganon 2 points 1 year ago

I think the only reason Checo is still there is he isn't wrecking the cars, just costing them points, which are kind of like monopoly money to them at this point.

[–] freehugs 24 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

Is it possible this is a test run for DR to see if he's fit to replace Perez next season, or is that a long shot? What's Red Bull's upside for putting him at AT for half a season?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

said this in another thread but I think this is more of a test for Yuki, if he beats RIC then Yuki replaces Perez next year

[–] freehugs 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For sure, that would make sense too.

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

It sure looks like it… although I thought they gave him time till the summer break…

[–] freehugs 5 points 1 year ago

Me too.. I feel for de Vries. Poor guy didn't even make it a full season after finally getting his seat.

[–] Croutons 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

My exact thoughts. It let's them put him back in the car without the immediate risk to the primary team.

I'm not well versed in driver moves. If Danny somehow does amazing is it possible for him to move to RB and Sergio to move the AT this season? Like a driver trade?

[–] f4te 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

if danny does well he goes to RBR and Perez gets dropped. They wont put Perez at AT, no point, he's too old.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Pérez is six months younger than Ricciardo

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

RB contracts are “you drive for the organization, not a particular team” so they can basically do whatever with them between AT and RB.

I’m not sure that dropping them entirely out of a seat is part of that contract…

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Points. The more points you score, the more money you receive from F1. Danny is ATs best shot at eking out a few more points for the remainder of the season.

[–] Voytrekk 19 points 1 year ago
[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

what a bang to start silly season with

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah I'm going to hold any opinion until we more than just a tweet lmao. Don't trust anything during silly season.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Posted and confirmed on the F1 website now. Ricciardo is in.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

oh well shit. cheers

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I thought they would at least wait until the summer break