#sorry to squish these qs together into one ask but it was just easier to answer together in one go

[slutforpringles]

Should we be panicking? Because like, it’s kinda obvious Liam has the seat in VCARB, mainly because Daniel does not seem to want it. But…maybe Daniel has accepted his fate at being left out and is now just laughing around? He’s good at media obvs

I just want to reiterate I don't necessarily think that what Motorsport Italy are reporting about the RBR/VCarb seats for 2025 is correct. The reason I highlighted the article's comments was only because of the embargo theory that had seemed quite a logical explanation for the rather inconspicuous and unusual media silence over the past week on Daniel's future/the VCarb seat for 2025.

If a decision has already been made, so far it seems like it's been kept very, very quiet. None of the usual journalists with good Red Bull sources have reported anything, or even hinted at whispers. The assuredness with which some journalists are reporting about Lawson definitely being in the VCarb seems to be solely based off of Helmut's comments to the media, which have been even more unreliable and erratic than in previous years.

Personally I still think based on just my personal read of Daniel's comments, demeanour and attitude that a positive (for him) decision has been made and I don't think one speculative article proves otherwise. I think there's likely to be a lot more articles this week about the situation, especially given Helmut Marko said that a decision would be made after this weekend in Singapore and if so it's worth remembering that media speculation is usually just speculation and nothing more.

And yes Daniel having to prove himself over and over in a car that is falling further away from being competitive is frustrating, but seeing how calm, cool and collected he's been even after tricky and difficult races is also why I believe that a positive decision's already been made.

Also just to answer the other ask; I don't think an embargo would have been tied to the 15th - if there was/is an embargo then it would have been tied to an announcement date, but I could be wrong. I just struggle to see how an embargo could still be possible based off what we've heard/read from various people and media already.