P1racenews AI automatic summary:
What will be Red Bull’s driver line-up in the coming years? Paul Stoddart has an idea and is very outspoken on the FIA’s actions during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Las Vegas spectacle was commendable, despite the controversy with the drain cover. Carlos Sainz handled the situation professionally and calmly, although it could have been much worse if the drain cover had caused significant damage. Sainz receiving a grid penalty for taking new engine parts was unfortunate and unfair, considering it was a case of force majeure. In previous cases, penalties were sometimes waived under special circumstances. However, let’s move on from the drain cover incident and acknowledge Sergio Perez’s great performance securing second place in the World Championship. This achievement should put an end to the rumors about his contract for next season, although Red Bull may eventually replace him with a driver of their own making, such as Daniel Ricciardo.
