Jury Whip, a driver removed from Red Bull’s driver program for using racial slurs during a live stream, will continue to race in Formula 2 after his high-tech team said it would give Estonians a “chance to complete themselves.”
Formula 2 reacted with frustration to the decision, saying it “doesn’t take us”.
The VPS was hacked by Red Bull on Tuesday after an internal investigation, initially suspended on June 22.
This means that Vips has lost its original financial backing and lost most of the Formula One route with a company known for promoting rank-based junior drivers.
But Hitech did not abide by his F2 race agreement, saying he felt Vips “should show in his actions what kind of man he is.”
High-tech boss Oliver Oaks said losing support to the Red Bull is an adequate punishment.
“The Hitech GP employs inclusive activists and has never protested racism or aggressive behavior in any form,” he said. “I mean, if we live in a society where no one can make a mistake, let’s apologize sincerely, get a chance to be free and learn from it, what does that say about society?”
“I don’t know why he said what he said. I don’t know why he was playing and flowing. [Call of Duty] That time of day. Of course, there are some things that would have been more beneficial for his career!
“What I do know is that the Red Bull’s cancellation of his contract because of his actions was a crushing experience for him, a very harsh punishment.
Hitech’s decision means Weep will compete in the F2 race in support of Formula One’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend.
Following Hitech’s announcement, F2 issued a statement: “Following the recent incident involving Jury Whips, F2 seeks to confirm that the use of racist or discriminatory language will not be tolerated in any environment.
“Today’s decision in the Hi-Tech Grand Prix is amazing and we have not taken it. We will closely monitor the situation with them to ensure that such behavior is properly observed. “