Lewis Hamilton Slams Red Bull’s Ruthless Axe on Rookie Nyck de Vries
Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton didn’t hold back on Thursday, slamming Red Bull’s junior team AlphaTauri for sacking rookie Nyck de Vries after just ten races. The seven-time world champ said the harsh move doesn’t reflect the spirit of F1 as a whole.
Hamilton: “That’s Just How Red Bull Works”
Facing questions about F1’s cutthroat nature following de Vries’ shocking exit, Hamilton minced no words. When asked about the sudden dump of the Dutch driver — who’d struggled at the British Grand Prix — Hamilton said bluntly: “I would say it’s how Red Bull works.”
De Vries Booted, Ricciardo Back in the Hot Seat
Nyck de Vries, once Mercedes’ reserve driver, was unceremoniously shown the door at AlphaTauri. His seat quickly went to Red Bull’s Australian reserve, Daniel Ricciardo, who’ll race for the rest of the season.
Hamilton wasn’t shocked to see Ricciardo back, noting he’d been heavily involved in team briefings all year. But he was stunned AlphaTauri chose to dump de Vries so quickly, praising the rookie’s talent and likable nature.
F1 Stars Rally Behind De Vries Amid Harsh Reality
Hamilton believes de Vries still has a bright future ahead despite the setback. He called it “undeniably unfair” to judge a driver on just half a season and ten races.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc also expressed sympathy, offering words of support to de Vries and highlighting how brutal F1 can be for newcomers. While Leclerc welcomed Ricciardo back, he echoed the concerns about the harsh treatment of the young talent.
De Vries’ sacking underlines the brutal business of Formula One, where driver contracts and careers hang by a thread. It’s a stark reminder of the fierce pressures rookies face in motorsport’s top tier.
