Originally Posted by
Andyg
Oh I’m sorry you think is silly, but them’s the facts. 190 races, 3/4 teams, 1 win 7 podiums, and beaten by Albon last year. Hence it might explain why Redbull, they are backing Albon, Gasly and most likely Yuki Tsunoda. You might not like it or agree, but you are not getting the big buck to make the decision. Even if you think you know better.
No one is doubting that Sergio has talent, but then there are shed loads of talented drivers, but it’s what happens on track that actually matters, so Sergio is being replaced by a 4 times WDC who has also managed 2 2nds and a 3rd in the WDC. He has also been at two of the most successful teams in F1 and can bring lots of experience to AM/TP. They are also keeping the son the of the owner (shocker), but at 22 is actually a much better long term prospect that Sergio.
As an aside, do you know why Albon is so wedded to Redbull. Well once upon a time a drink was invented and marketed by a chap called Chaleo Yoovidhya. He then sold 49% of his company to another chap called Dietrich Mateschitz who started a company called RedBull. Interesting eh. Well it just so happens that Yoovidhya was a Thai, and his son, who now actually owns 51% of Redbull is also Thai (and the third richest family in Thailand) Now the shocker......
Alex Albon is a Thai.
Now, whilst a Sergio is sponsored by Carlos Slim, it just proves that money can’t buy you everything.