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13 Jul 2020, 20:54 (Ref:3988086) | #26 | |
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Vettel will have to drive for little or no pay to get in the cars further back. Now whether he could bring a sponsor on board is a detail that would change things. But would that make him a paying driver and would a 4x WC want to be that guy
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Looks like vettel’s been offered a contract by racing point to replace perez for next year. I imagine it’s a significant pay cut if he takes it tho.
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If true, that would be gutting for Checo after all he’s done for team, especially with options for next season already running out
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However he would be an upgrade on Albon at RBR and a great foil for Max. RBR's biggest problem at the moment and over the past couple of seconds is they don't have that second guy close in 4th to throw a spanner in Merc's strategy and force their hand. So many times we have seen Mercs in the top 2 or 3 with Max in amongst them, but Gasly or Albon 30 seconds behind down the road. It's a massive hindrance. Perez I feel would be in amongst it and importantly, able to pick up the pieces if Max retires or has problems. RBR should definitely consider it if he is an option. |
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That's definitely a consideration if he's freed up and available. Could see Kyvat released again and Albon demoted.
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The question is, would Red Bull take a driver they are not connected to? That for me is the stumbling block to Checo going there
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Also is Vettel an upgrade on Perez? On current form it's highly debatable.
If you want to improve the Racing Point driver lineup then Perez is not the driver you need to replace (rather obviously). |
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Problem is when Webber joined back in 07, they still had Coulthard. I think the last driver they signed for RBR/STR who was not part of the Red Bull stable was Bourdais back in 08
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And let's not forget that Webber had a connection of sorts with the team when he drove for their predecessor Jaguar.
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Perez just signed a 3 year extension which runs to 2022 which i would guess comes with him bringing a pretty hefty sponsorship package so that may be difficult to untangle from (not impossible of course but probably costly).
seems like an odd move from the the generally level headed Szafnauer although i suspect the move has more to do with his billionaire boss...which fair enough i suppose as it is his money. Quote:
just a shame it has to come at the expense of a seat for Perez who it must be said has been great for this team. but why not Haas as a possible destination for Perez? surely Haas will need at least one new driver next year. love the effort Grosjean puts in but surely he makes too many mistakes to keep his race seat. |
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If Perez ends up at Haas, he would really need to gel with Gunther, otherwise it would be quite temperamental me thinks
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Also, I think moving to Haas is risky. Frankly, if Haas has a bad year this year, I can see them pulling the plug. I think delaying the new regulations by a year (pushing from 2021 to 2022) was a bad idea. It may lock teams like Haas into potentially two years of bad performance with the promise of things "maybe" being better in 2022. Richard |
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Sure but they still get to move forward without having to design a new chassis for 2021 so money saved there. Plus Perez money could help for the changes which will be allowed.
Of course you are correct in that it is a step down and only potentially there if he wanted to stay in the sport. |
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Otmar said on Saturday that there were going to be no driver changes?
If I were a team boss right now i'd think long and hard about the benefits of signing Vettel. The only ones I can think of is experience and PR value? Based on his inconsistent form I don't think he would offer anymore than Checo. If Stroll is serious about the teams ambitions he might be better off replacing his son. |
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The fact of the matter is that the last time Red Bull won the WCC was with a non-Red Bull affiliated driver.
Yes, it was mostly due to Vettel, but Webber was far superior as a supporting act to any of the other ones. Apart from maybe Ricciardo, but he was with the team when they weren't title contenders. |
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Exactly what I meant. Honestly could see him pulling an Aston DPi program after killing the hypercar. Lower budget and possibly LM but that could be tough sell to the ACO after dropping out.
Just from Lawrence's business past and the fact he has to answer to the money men,I could see him pushing to make the team best of the rest and if that means Jr is out, so be it. Remember, he only put up a small amount of the money needed, he's the face of the investment group. I could also see this go the way of Haas and the investors demand he cut budget and source every part he can and Jr probably drives for free or close to it. But a paying driver would bring sponsors so also a chance to change both seats. But with rumors around Vettel make thought one more probable short term. Sorry, just saw on RaceFans Vettel confirmed he has talked with RP so that changes the discussion a bit. And possibly moves him forward in the field. An odd thing to think about remembering Force India, Spyker, Midland days. Moving forward in the field moving from a Ferrari just seems odd. But Vettel has been the midfield runner so maybe not the car |
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To be honest the racing point/pink Mercedes could see Vettel as a good bet, the Mercedes people will be pleased to have a German driving a car with a Mercedes engine. The fact that next year it will be badged as Aston Martin will not really cause Mercedes a problem as we all know what engine it has.
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Yes Vettle Perez would be better but the decision is not ours to make and i suspect if Vettel does drive he will not have Perez as a team mate it will be Lance.
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Most definitely it's Perez losing out now, give 2 years, maybe that would change
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