Juri Vips has been suspended by Red Bull.
The Red Bull team has made headlines in the last few hours, but not because of an action by Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez, but because of what their Formula 2 driver has done Juri Vipswho was suspended for making a racist comment while playing a video game on Twitch.
Vips broadcasts live while playing the video game Call of Duty: Warzone when he made a racist comment against another player: “Fuck you black”the Estonian blurted out. His unpleasant phrase immediately went viral on social networks, which led the Red Bull team to make a decision.
“Red Bull Racing has suspended junior driver Juri Vips from all team roles with immediate effect, pending a full investigation into the accident,” Red Bull said on social media.
He added: “As an organization we condemn any kind of abuse and have a zero tolerance policy for racist language or behavior within our organization.”
After the Red Bull announcement, Vips wrote on their networks: “I apologize fully for the abusive language used during a live match broadcast today. This language is totally unacceptable and does not portray the values and principles I hold.” .
Juri Vips apologized on social media.
“I am deeply sorry for my actions and this is not the example I want to set. I will fully cooperate with the investigation, “continued the pilot’s message.
Vips has been part of Red Bull’s junior program since late 2018. He finished fourth in the 2019 FIA F3 championship before continuing in F2, where he currently competes in his third season.
Source: Clarin
