Daniel Ricciardo and Liam Lawson are hitting the Imola track, but what’s the real story?
- Christian Horner clarifies it’s all just a ‘filming day’ for content.
- Perez keeps his seat, leaving Ricciardo and Lawson in their current roles.
- Lawson’s future remains uncertain with Red Bull’s recent decisions.
- The filming involves the current VCARB01 car for up to 200 kilometers.
On July 31, Daniel Ricciardo and Liam Lawson will be racing around Imola. What’s the buzz about? Christian Horner insists it’s just a ‘filming day’ for content. ‘It’s all about content,’ he remarked.
Sergio Perez keeps his seat at Red Bull, meaning Ricciardo stays with the junior team VCARB. This move raises questions about Lawson’s future as he was seen as a potential replacement for Perez.
Lawson, Ricciardo, and VCARB driver Yuki Tsunoda will take the current VCARB01 car around Imola, utilizing up to 200 kilometers of track time. Fans are curious about the implications for Lawson.
Horner highlighted the strength of Red Bull’s talent pool, including Formula 2 leader Isack Hadjar and Formula 3 contender Arvid Lidblad. This depth puts Lawson in a tough spot as he competes for a seat.
Horner mentioned that Red Bull needs ‘solutions for tomorrow’ even if they have ‘issues today.’ With Ricciardo and Perez staying put, Lawson faces uncertainty regarding his place in the team.
The Imola track day is a strategic move for Red Bull, keeping fans and analysts guessing about their future plans.
Source: Planetf1