| I canât help but feel sorry for some of the Formula 1 drivers pounding around in Portimao today. Although theyâre surely having an amazing time, driving the fastest-ever F1 cars around a great racetrack, for some their futures are in grave doubt. Yesterday, we learned Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen wonât be on the grid with Haas F1 next year. Not a huge shock, after a poor 2020, but these are two quality drivers whoâve proved themselves worthy of their place on the grid. Now, consider that George Russell â one of my standout performers of the year â might lose his drive at Williams. Sure, it could be for Sergio Perez, who absolutely deserves a seat someplace, but imagine Russell being forced off the 2021 grid? That doesnât seem right at all.
Charles Bradley, Global Editor in Chief
Motorsport.com |
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