Ex-Red Bull F1 reserve Juri Vips sacked for racial slur handed IndyCar debut

Vips’ contract with Red 💜Bull was terminated over a year ago after he made a racist𒉰 comment on social media.
At the time, Red Bull concluded: “Following its investigation int♍o an online incident involving Juri Vips, Oracl🅺e Red Bull Racing has terminated Juri’s contract as its test and reserve driver.
“The team do not condone any form of racism.”
As a result, Vips lost his association with Red Bull, an🌞d his drive in F2 - F1’s feeder series.
However, he’s set to make his return to full-time racing in IndyꦬCar.
After Rahal Letterman Lanigan released driver Jack Harvey,൲ the team looks to evaluওate Vips in the final rounds of this season ahead of next year.
Vips, 23, t🥀e♌sted for them twice earlier in the year.
“I haven’t been driving all year so the a▨nticipation for this opportunity has been immense but I’m really looking forward to starting again,” Vips said of the news.
“We tested 𝔉together at the end of 202🎃2 in Sebring and it seemed like we just gelled. I got along with everyone and I really like the atmosphere at the team.
“Bobby’s also one to give second chances and I’m extremely grateful that he is giving me one and I really hope to bring a good result for him,🍬 Mike [Lani🔯gan] and the whole team.”

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