Isack, you turned 20 on Saturday 28th September, and it seems that Helmut Marko and Christian Horner have given you a birthday present by naming you as the official reserve driver for both teams for the end of the season. Do you see this as a step closer to becoming a permanent driver in F1 ?
Actually, I was already last year, but in second position behind Liam Lawson, because I was in F2. When Liam was driving in Japan (in Super Formula. Ed.), I was already the one officiating. This time, I will be with Racing Bulls for the last six weekends (due to the recent start of Liam Lawson. Ed.). I don't necessarily see it as a step closer to a start, because it remains a reserve role. On the other hand, we have seen in recent weeks that there could be a lot to be gained in the event of an opportunity on a weekend, but I am not going to pray for something to happen to someone. Being in contact with the team remains a good way to learn.
You would be ready to take up the challenge there if needed, including in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, o
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Yves-Henri RANDIER
06/10/2024 at 02:54 a.m.
Either way, he'll be at worst a reserve in the cans and at best a teammate of Tsuhonda if Lawson manages to convince Red Bull Racing to replace TexMex.