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Red Bull terminates Vips contract

Following its investigation into an online incident involving a racial slur, Red Bull has terminated Estonian driver, Juri Vips contract as its test and reserve driver. The Austrian team took to social media to announce its decision, which comes exactly a week after it revealed he had been suspended after uttering a racial slur whilst live-streaming a video game he was playing with fellow racer Liam Lawson. 'Following its investigation into an online incident involving Juri Vips, Oracle Red Bull Racing has terminated Juri's contract as its test and reserve driver,' read today's statement. 'The team do not condone any form of racism.' The announcement comes amidst the storm over the use of...
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