The thing is, I’ve read enough news stories from helmut et al recently that allude to them not wanting two number 1’s. However, if the constructors starts becoming shakey they’ll surely have to reconsider?! Drivers championship is great and all but I feel the team itself wants the constructors.
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Feel bad for Sainz. He deserves better than what's looking likely to be a seat in a Sauber/Audi.
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Signed Perez, wonder what the commercials must be like for him to stay, if they miss out on the constructors win this year they'll be kicking themselves.
From what I've read, he brings in a massive amount of money/commercial perks etc.
That's the only reason he's still with them. He'd have been gone last year if that wasn't the case.
He's JUST about competent enough for them to stick with him, but unless RB makes some development leaps this year I reckon they might lose the constructors.
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I moan about motorsports infamously poor talent pool all the time but even if it somehow had a strong talent pool I wonder if it would even matter, how you ever going to compete with Carlos Slim ? A better driver or £50m a year from signing Perez ? In a sport where money is so important there's only ever going to be one winner (provided you already have 1 good driver).
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Just imagine if F1 had the rule like F2 and F3 where the reigning champion has to leave the championship.
As said here I'd be kicking myself if I was in the Red Bull driving program, Sergio must be bringing in a lot of cash.
Given the current trend I can see Red Bull losing the constructors this year, that's where the prize money is.
As said here I'd be kicking myself if I was in the Red Bull driving program, Sergio must be bringing in a lot of cash.
Given the current trend I can see Red Bull losing the constructors this year, that's where the prize money is.
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Think we need an independent barrister to look into this.
Soldato
For what reason?
Soldato
Aren't most drivers contracts performance related though, it would be sensible to do so. But I doubt if it's just about the sponsorship Perez brings. With the current car Red Bull might need someone bringing in points behind Max so as to win the constructors championship...
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I'm calling, Sergio is behind the Horner leaks and has the crown jewels safely tucked away on the premise of keeping his seat. 
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It was a bad joke.
I really really hope RBR lose a championship due to signing perez.
I can only conclude it was to keep verstappen.
I'd personally love to see Ferrari or mclaren (preferably both) overhaul them.
If I could choose a driver to win the 2025 WDC? Piastri. I really like his persona.
I can only conclude it was to keep verstappen.
I'd personally love to see Ferrari or mclaren (preferably both) overhaul them.
If I could choose a driver to win the 2025 WDC? Piastri. I really like his persona.
Yuki should come to alpine. I mean.. They suck, but as I still sort of support them, I'd like to see him there.
Yuki should leave if he can. Think it's pretty harsh how RBR have shut the door on him. I'd put money on him beating perez in equal machinery
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Soldato
I truly hope we see Ricciardo out of that seat in the next few races. He was wasting a race seat for most of Mclaren, and he's wasting one in Visa Mastercard Racing Alpha Bull Red Team (I think that's their name).
Caporegime
I think Yuki is hanging on for Alonso's seat. Honda will want him. But unless Lance decides its time to quit, that isn't opening up at the right time.
Commissario
"Oscar!"
Soldato
Lawson needs to be back in the second Word Salad car.
As much as I think Daniel is a great bloke and ambassador for the sport, he just can’t seem to get to grips with any car he’s driven of late.
Soldato
Helmut is going to Mercedes as their 2nd driver!!!
Agreed, people **** Perez far more, but Ricciardo I feel is worse.