"We guarantee him a seat no later than Round 5 of the 2021 season, barring force majeure[1]," Helmut said as he wrote that as the first item on the memorandum of understanding.
Round 5 of the 2021 season, the Monaco Grand Prix, would be the first Grand Prix where Fatih would meet the age requirement and be eligible for the superlicense. So Red Bull was virtually guaranteeing him a seat in F1 the moment he could take it. As for who would be replaced for him to take over, that was something they would be responsible for resolving later.
"Duration five years, right?" Horner said with a look as if it was normal.
"Two years," she answered back.
"Four," Helmut counter-offered.
"Two," she remained adamant.
"Two plus one," Horner countered.
"So long as it is a mutual agreement, I'm fine with it," she said, finally agreeing.
