The only way he gets the seat would be if he confirms his role as second driver. No way that RB is going to allow two fighting drivers, especially not with the show Checo is putting up currently, after explicitly challenging Max. All was well for Checo when he was “just” the second driver. Which is the job he was hired to do.
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The only way he gets the seat would be if he confirms his role as second driver. No way that RB is going to allow two fighting drivers, especially not with the show Checo is putting up currently, after explicitly challenging Max. All was well for Checo when he was “just” the second driver. Which is the job he was hired to do.