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Vergne felt like ‘a robot' driving for Red Bull
Former Red Bull driver, Jean-Eric Vergne, has said he felt like a ‘robot' when driving for the junior team in Formula 1. Vergne, who spent three seasons driving for Toro Rosso between 2012 and 2014, has spoken of the micromanagement he was forced to endure which made him unhappy throughout his Formula 1 career. 'They constantly told me ‘Eat this, sleep at this time, play sports this much, say this, smile there, don’t joke’,' Vergne told French publication L'Equipe. 'It reminds me of being a robot. So when you get into the car, you are no longer happy about it, you don’t feel like yourself. 'And I like to have fun. I like what I do. Why should I behave differently if I don’t...
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