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Red Bull has been associated with many drivers during its tenure in F1 – but it came very close to fielding this now-McLaren star several years ago!
McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward signed a contract with Red Bull’s sister F1 team for the 2019 season, but the FIA revoked his super licence approval. He had joined the Red Bull junior team and was a potential candidate for F1. O’Ward stated that the late FIA race director, Charlie Whiting, had given him the green light for a super licence. However, there were political issues behind the decision not to grant him the licence. Despite efforts in Super Formula and Indy Lights, O’Ward ultimately had to break ties with Red Bull after not receiving necessary points for the licence. Additionally, he mentioned being set to race for Toro Rosso in place of Pierre Gasly.
