Juri Vips denies eyeing Red Bull seat for 2021

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

Juri Vips denies eyeing Red Bull seat for 2021

Juri Vips has denied rumours that he could be on the cusp of a Formula 1 race debut in 2021.

Although seats are limited for next year, it is notable that Red Bull has pushed to secure a super licence for the 20-year-old from Estonia.

"I know that getting the super licence means nothing for next year, because next season I will not be in Formula 1," he told the Estonian broadcaster ERR from Istanbul.

Indeed, Vips has been nominated as the official reserve driver for Red Bull's two Formula 1 teams - Red Bull and Alpha Tauri - for the Turkish GP weekend.

"If something happens to someone, at least I will have a chance," he confirmed.

"Also with the super licence, the pressure next year will be much less," Vips added.

"I will be in Formula 2. In recent years I needed to be in certain places in the categories to get points for the super licence, but now I finally have it."

(GMM)

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