Why firing Nyck de Vries would not be a good solution for AlphaTauri

Renowned for his firmness and his legendary impatience, Helmut Marko already seems annoyed by the start of the season of his new recruit Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri. The Austrian has already put pressure on his driver, but parting ways with the Dutchman soon would be too early a decision.

Published on 21/05/2023 à 17:59

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Why firing Nyck de Vries would not be a good solution for AlphaTauri

Faced with skepticism from Helmut Marko, Nyck de Vries is playing for his place in F1. © Antonin Vincent / DPPI

Such is the life of a pilot within the fold Red Bull. The stable with the famous red bull, headed by Christian Horner and Helmut Marko, is a fine example of meritocracy as well as a sometimes very harsh school of life. Nyck de Vries knew it, but he is currently discovering it more intimately at his expense. Recruited last winter after breaking out at Monza in 2022, the Dutchman is struggling to adapt to his new starting status at Alpha Tauri.

Selon divers médias, un ultimatum aurait même été lancé à De Vries par le conseiller spécial Red Bull Helmut Marko pour les trois prochains