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Nah you’re so right, it pisses me off. If it was any other journalist than Matt Coch, I’d believe it really was Daniel’s team looking to put the Cadillac/Toyota rumors to rest, but this has clearly come from Red Bull.

Why would Daniel’s team go out of their way to deny rumors that do nothing but serve to remind everyone how coveted he is in the sport? That’s Red Bull all over. Marko came out and did the same thing when Mercedes were rumored to considered him before signing Kimi officially: he said Daniel was “not available for other teams” because he had a “long term contract”. They’re malicious but don’t want anyone else playing with their toys.

A more forgiving spin is, Red Bull don’t have a lot of faith in Lawson for 2025 and won’t promote Yuki and so they’re trying to keep Daniel as a failsafe (of course, they would never have been expecting him to cut all ties with them), and think that at least if he’s on contract until the end of 2025, they have a whole year still to try to reel him back in or get him to reconsider the ambassador role.

I think of Horner pushing that “he grew up in Red Bull…he’s just taking some time out right now” line and honestly can see them trying to pull Daniel back as Red Bull continue to crumble next year. They’ll be hoping and praying for that “prodigal son narrative” once the only thing there is to report on next year is how Lawson is fairing next to max, how they’re losing both championships and are still struggling with a unified car development. Shame for them that Daniel won’t let them run it back a second time.

i still remember the marko-toto thing omg!!!! and i remember being so happy that red bull was like "no he's our boy" because like. i think even williams tried to get daniel for a bit? lots of teams recognise the value in having daniel onboard, and when red bull was blocking it i was thinking how good that was, instead of how obviously shit it is now. at least then i could think it's because they want him in the family. now it feels like it's abusive and daniel is tied to them for another year at least. i hope they're paying him INTENSELY well for his lack of work. the damage it could do to his marketability because he's not being active is what im worried about but honestly i dont see his 13 year career being erased. maybe he deserves a good sabbatical.

everytime i get an ask from you i rub my hands together like a lil fly and sit down to eat GOOD love u x