From: mpconmy@gmail.com   
      
   Yazoo  wrote:   
   > On Thu, 3 Oct 2024 09:09:13 -0000 (UTC), Mark    
   > wrote:   
   >   
   > ...   
   >>   
   >>As Phil says, new blood is a good thing.   
   >   
   > Yes, I agree.   
   >   
   > But, Riciardo is one of only three drivers from RB academy who   
   > actually had success in F1 (podiums and victories). Other two are   
   > Vettel and Verstappen.   
   >   
   > So, Dani is not only great person, but great driver too. He deserved a   
   > little bit more respect from RB. What will this mid season change   
   > bring to RB? Nothing!   
   >   
   > (and I was never RB supporter, but I respect good teams and drivers)   
      
   I have never understood RB's driver management. My point agrees that   
   this mid-season change won't help right now, but it might help them   
   identify drivers for the future. If they've written off whatever Dani   
   can do this season, they may as well plan for the future with new blood.   
   What it achieves is that they get to assess Lawson and acclimatise him   
   to the team and car ahead of the new season and/or allow them to decide   
   to give another driver a chance.   
      
   I think Dani has had some great drives and is probably unlucky not to   
   have picked up more wins, but that's how it often goes. Unlike many   
   others, though, I think he can hold his head up high and with a glowing   
   reputation amongst fans and the paddock alike.   
      
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