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Juzh wrote: ↑11 Dec 2024, 16:07Max has to go next 11 races without accumulating 4 more points or else he gets to sit one out. I think if we get a 2024 style competition there's almost zero chance he can avoid this scenario. We've now seen way too often he simply will not yield no matter the circumstances.
I definitely go with Tsu and Law for at least one race when Ver needs to sit out.
He was in similar situation in 2021 or 2022, I don't remember exactly, but he was a few points away from race ban for months and then he could go on by not receiving any for a long period.Juzh wrote: ↑11 Dec 2024, 16:07Max has to go next 11 races without accumulating 4 more points or else he gets to sit one out. I think if we get a 2024 style competition there's almost zero chance he can avoid this scenario. We've now seen way too often he simply will not yield no matter the circumstances.
And when checo was getting regular podiums at the start of the season? That was all thanks to Checo and in spite of the team?
.Honda back Tsunoda in Red Bull driver talks
December 11, 2024
Jaden Diaz-Ndisang
Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson continue to await Red Bull’s call on who will become Max Verstappen’s next teammate. In the aftermath of Tsunoda’s post-season test with Red Bull, Honda have voiced their support for the Japanese driver.
Tsunoda on the agenda in Honda and Red Bull talks
It is no secret that Honda have been instrumental to Yuki Tsunoda’s path to Formula 1.
The Japanese manufacturer are the perhaps 24-year-old’s most consistent support, showing tremendous faith in his abilities.
With Honda power units playing an integral role to Red Bull’s Championship success, their considerations are relevant.
Tsunoda’s post-season Red Bull test was heavily influenced by Honda, who called for the VCARB driver to have an opportunity in the RB20.
Of course, it would be a stretch to suggest that Honda play a decisive role in Red Bull’s driver pairing.
Christian Horner ultimately has the final say on whether Tsunoda or Lawson are promoted.
Still, Honda’s outlook is still relevant, both internally and externally,
“Various discussions” over Tsunoda in the background
Honda Racing’s President, Koji Watanabe, has discussed Red Bull’s driver situation:
“I returned to Japan from Abu Dhabi yesterday afternoon,” as-web.jp quotes him as saying.
“And on Saturday, I had various discussions with Christian Horner about the drivers for next season and beyond.
“As I always say, the team has the right to decide on the driver – so our opinion is merely for reference.
“But from the HRC side, we believe that Tsunoda has the ability to be promoted to Red Bull and should be one of the candidates.
“I think what we could do is give him an opportunity to show his abilities to the world.
“So I asked for him to participate in this test, and we were able to make it happen…
“He [Tsunoda] very clearly analysed the differences between the RB [VCARB] and Red Bull car – and has given the team very useful advice and comments on that basis.
“I have confirmed from the report that Tsunoda himself is very satisfied.”
Even if he is about to get 12, the FIA won't let him get 12. Because it's a show. Remember what they did with Gasly? Same thing will happen.Paa wrote: ↑11 Dec 2024, 17:49He was in similar situation in 2021 or 2022, I don't remember exactly, but he was a few points away from race ban for months and then he could go on by not receiving any for a long period.Juzh wrote: ↑11 Dec 2024, 16:07Max has to go next 11 races without accumulating 4 more points or else he gets to sit one out. I think if we get a 2024 style competition there's almost zero chance he can avoid this scenario. We've now seen way too often he simply will not yield no matter the circumstances.
But of course 3-4 can be received by just unlucky incidents like speeding in the box or something silly like that so it is definitely not comfortable.
