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Originally Posted by Rtrorkt
So does SAI replace PER at Red Bull?
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That kind of seems inevitable these days. Checo misses Q2 two races in a row, and he shouldn't have been anywhere near the Haas' yesterday, (his start was atrocious, IMHO. I don't think the crash was his fault, that is 100% on MAG, but he needed to be aggressive and he was timid when the lights went out, so he ended up toddling around at the back of the pack where bad things happen.) A car is completely destroyed.
PER was offered a contract recently but is now trying to negotiate because he didn't like the terms, and SAI is available and on a hot streak - and apparently Merc is not looking his way very seriously; that would probably be one of his best options but I think it's a non-starter.
Red Bull is starting to lose their dominant edge and they need a driver who can deliver solid, consistent results and be a trusted wingman for the lead driver.
Horner is ruthless. He's invariably feeling pressure with all the chatter surrounding Newey, Jos, lawsuits, etc etc and he knows he needs to get ahold of the controls.
It looks inevitable that PER is gone and SAI is (maybe?) (probably?) the best option. But I'm sure he (SAI) wants a multi year deal, so who knows how the money part could work. Audi is offering that, but that's a long term project, and I'm not sure SAI wants to be part of that while he's on his current hot streak. (But his dad is an Audi driver, so maybe pressure to sign with the Germans) Maybe PER to Audi?
I realize I'm rambling now and all this is probably wrong, because I'm pretty naîve when it comes to these things.