https://redbullracin...alex-joins-team
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:18
https://redbullracin...alex-joins-team
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:20
Wow, indeed.
They have all the data. And picked Alex over Daniil.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:20
Crikey.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:20
They actually did it. After repeatedly saying they wouldn't.
In that sense it is a shock, but nobody is surprised that this was on the cards.
I'm reeaally curious how this plays out and how competitive Albon is vs. Verstappen and how competitive Gasly is vs Kvyat.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:20
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Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:22
From Belgium onwards? If so, wow. I hope this won't affect Albon's career negatively though.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:22
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Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:23
Well at least discussion "Will Kvyat replace Gassly at Red Bull in 2020?" is settled now. Interesting choice by Red Bull.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:23
Wow!!! That is a surprise.
Good luck Alex Albon
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:24
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:24
Shouldn't say that I didn't see this comming, but... I didn't see it coming.
I hope it works out for Albon better than it did last time for Kvyat
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:25
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:25
4th F2 > 12 races F1 STR > Promotion RBR.
Edited by Maxioos, 12 August 2019 - 10:28.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:25
Not expected at all, maybe Kvyat but I guess he burnt that bridge a few years ago.
Not sure if it will be any different for Albon when stepping into the Redbull this year which seems not to be the most easy car to master.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:26
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Edited by NixxxoN, 12 August 2019 - 10:28.
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Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:26
Hey. Who would have thought Albon makes it into a top team even quicker than Max himself... Already on his debut season.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:26
W T F !!!!!!
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:27
What could possibly go wrong here!?
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:28
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:29
"No intention to replace Pierre during the season"
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:29
And Albon himself put the nail on Gasly's coffin in Germany, quite funnyRIP Gasly career.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:29
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:30
That seems really silly but hey.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:30
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:30
Does everyone need time to get used to a new car? Seems to me that some seem to gel with the car instantly, some not. Gasly had to go, Albon probably was the best available mid season. Since they chose him over Kyvat, they probably see him as a future driver more so than with Kyvat.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:30
I like the guy a lot and really wish him the best, he seems to be a lovely guy and a good 'racer'
but that said, pairing him with Max is going to be tough..
also.. I could have sworn RBR said Gasly would be staying for the rest of the season, did I imagine it?
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:32
Does everyone need time to get used to a new car? Seems to me that some seem to gel with the car instantly, some not. Gasly had to go, Albon probably was the best available mid season. Since they chose him over Kyvat, they probably see him as a future driver more so than with Kyvat.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:32
From Belgium onwards? If so, wow. I hope this won't affect Albon's career negatively though.
Bring it on! @alex_albon to join Max from the #BelgianGP https://win.gs/AlexJoins #givesyouwings
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:33
Kvyat is damaged goods in their eyes. Albon is the new kid on the block with more potential for the future.
Burn them early and see if they swim in the fizzy water...
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:34
Albon has also been more impressive this year, albeit marginally.Kvyat is damaged goods in their eyes. Albon is the new kid on the block with more potential for the future.
Edited by TomNokoe, 12 August 2019 - 10:34.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:34
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:34
"No intention to replace Pierre during the season"
How can you not trust this eye?
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:35
After this season they will know who to put in RB for 2020.
Edited by Wout777, 12 August 2019 - 10:35.
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Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:36
Marko even said it in Budapest!also.. I could have sworn RBR said Gasly would be staying for the rest of the season, did I imagine it?
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:36
Edited by SBR, 12 August 2019 - 10:38.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:36
Marko is a liar. Once again. I don't understand what the benefit is... Albon needs time to adjust... Look at Formula One in the 90ies. There were Schumacher and Jos Verstappen with such a huge gap at EVERY race. Or Schumacher and Irvine with large gaps... What happened? Kill Gaslys career is such a nonsense if Albon is next... Tell me please - what will be Albons chances against Verstappen?
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:37
I personally think changing Gasly for Albon/Kvyat will not make a difference. But I will be happy to be proved wrong and wish Albon all the best, his driving style may be a better fit and not many would turn down such an opportunity.
To go into a RB, mid season with no testing against a beast like Max is asking a LOT though.
Gasly must have been mentally finished and RB probably saw that there looked to be zero signs or willingness to improve.
Edited by jannyg, 12 August 2019 - 10:39.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:38
Good move, Gasly is pretty average at best.
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:39
Gasly will beat Kvyat at TR, I'm sure of it. He just didn't gel with the RB chassis.
Will be funny if Gasly now mixes it with Albon during races all over again. That will be very confusing
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:39
He doesn't need to beat Max, just do better than Gasly.Marko is a liar. Once again. I don't understand what the benefit is... Albon needs time to adjust... Look at Formula One in the 90ies. There were Schumacher and Jos Verstappen with such a huge gap at EVERY race. Or Schumacher and Irvine with large gaps... What happened? Kill Gaslys career is such a nonsense if Albon is next... Tell me please - what will be Albons chances against Verstappen?
Posted 12 August 2019 - 10:39
Life can be amazing sometimes.
Remember Albon at the start of last year was racing with Dams in F2 with zero sponsorship money behind him and now he's joining a top team in F1.
This reaffirms how great level F2 had last season.