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Originally Posted by GuidoK
A driver swap mid season is never nice. But don't forget, RIC was here because no one wanted him after his contract wasn't continued at McLaren and they chose for PIA.
Only RB gave him another chance. First as reserve driver and then as replacement for Nyck de Vries. So he got an extra year of F1 racing because of RB.
I'm sad to see him go as he is one of the most likeable drivers on the grid, but F1 is about raw performance and not about nice guys. It's the pinnacle of motorsports, and by swapping less performing drivers for new talent we get better races.
He knew that his place at VCARB is a testing ground for potential teammates/replacements for Max, so he was there to directly compete with Yuki and Checo. Of course Yuki is going nowhere as he is there because of Honda, and Checo apparently has a better marketing potential (although I expect him to be replaced soon too, but that may be just me hoping...)
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Rumors ...
Checo's last race will be the 2024 Mexico GP (!)
Checo will be replaced ..
By who ?
One of the names is RIC...
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