Re: Ricciardo out Lawson in as of now.

Yazoo <yazoo@myself.com> wrote:

On Thu, 3 Oct 2024 09:09:13 -0000 (UTC), Mark <mpconmy@gmail.com>
wrote:
 
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As Phil says, new blood is a good thing.

 
Yes, I agree.
 
But, Riciardo is one of only three drivers from RB academy who
actually had success in F1 (podiums and victories). Other two are
Vettel and Verstappen.
 
So, Dani is not only great person, but great driver too. He deserved a
little bit more respect from RB. What will this mid season change
bring to RB? Nothing!
 
(and I was never RB supporter, but I respect good teams and drivers)

I have never understood RB's driver management. My point agrees that
this mid-season change won't help right now, but it might help them
identify drivers for the future. If they've written off whatever Dani
can do this season, they may as well plan for the future with new blood.
What it achieves is that they get to assess Lawson and acclimatise him
to the team and car ahead of the new season and/or allow them to decide
to give another driver a chance.

I think Dani has had some great drives and is probably unlucky not to
have picked up more wins, but that's how it often goes. Unlike many
others, though, I think he can hold his head up high and with a glowing
reputation amongst fans and the paddock alike.