The bigger picture influencing the F1 driver market
The F1 silly season for 2019 is one of the craziest for years. But one recurring factor that has played a part in some of the decisions being made is also restricting the options for some teams and drivers, and there doesn't appear to be an easy solution
An unusually hectic Formula 1 silly season has been dominated by one recurring theme: the relationships between teams and their junior drivers, and how they can both help and hinder career progression.
In one way or another nearly every development we've seen has been connected to a driver programme, and it's all tied to the bigger picture of collaborations between teams.
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