Red Bull SACK Formula Two driver Juri Vips (21) after his alleged use of shocking racist language during a live game stream, following an investigation into the incident
- Juri Vips’ contract with Red Bull terminated after investigation
- The team confirmed their suspension last week with a statement on Twitter
- The 21-year-old also released a statement of apology and regret over the incident
- Vips took part in the practice for the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix in May
Formula Two driver Juri Vips has been sacked by Red Bull after using racist language during a live game stream.
The 21-year-old Estonian has been released from all team duties pending an investigation into the incident, which was launched last week.
Red Bull have now confirmed they have ‘terminated Juri’s contract as a Test and reserve driver’.
“The team does not approve of any form of racism,” Red Bull added in a statement on Instagram.
Despite Red Bull’s move to cancel Vips’ contract, it is rumored that he could still race in F2 for the Hitech GP team on the underdog of this weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Vips, currently in his third F2 season, apologized to his Instagram account for his ‘unacceptable’ language use.
He said: ‘I would like to unconditionally apologize for the offensive language used during a live game stream earlier today.
Juri Vips fired by Red Bull after alleged use of racist language
Formula Two driver (front) was the subject of an internal investigation within the team
Red Bull have confirmed they have ‘terminated Juri’s contract as Test and reserve driver’
Vips also issued a statement in which he expressed his full apologies for the incident as well as regrets
‘This language is completely unacceptable and does not portray the values and principles I uphold.
‘I’m very sorry about my actions and that’s not the example I should set. I will cooperate fully with the investigation. ‘
Vips became the first Estonian rider to take part in a Formula One race weekend in May when he took over RB18 from Sergio Perez in the first Grand Slam at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Vips has recently been on the radar of an F1 ride, which appeared in a training session for Red Bull during the Spanish Grand Prix in April.