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F2 team explain why they have not dropped Vips over racial slur

Article To news overview © XPB Formula 2 team Hitech Grand Prix have explained why they have opted to retain Juri Vips after he allegedly made racist comments during an online game. Red Bull recently confirmed that they have terminated their contract with junior driver Vips with immediate effect following the incident, with the Estonian having appeared to make the remarks on a Twitch stream. Vips issued a statement via social media in which he apologised for the "offensive language", adding: "This language is entirely unacceptable and does not portray the values and principles that I hold. "I deeply regret my actions and this is not the example I wish to set. I will...
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