Red Bull dismissed F-2 driver Vips for racist swearing
Vips used a racist swear word during a game stream featuring another Red Bull junior, Liam Lawson.
The Red Bull has suspended junior Juri Vips from all team duties and will conduct a full investigation into the incident.
“As an organization, we condemn insults of any kind and implement a policy of zero tolerance for racist remarks or behaviour within our organization,” Red Bull said in a statement.
Vips commented on the incident.
“I would like to sincerely apologize for the insult during the game stream. It is completely unacceptable and not a reflection of my values and principles. I deeply regret my actions, and this is not an example I wish to set. I will fully cooperate with the investigation,” the Estonian pilot wrote on social media.
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Juri was a reserve and test driver for Red Bull in 2022, and he took part in Formula One practice before the Spanish Grand Prix. Vips ranked seventh in F-2.
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