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In a surprising turn of events, the 650 Worlds F1 Team has confirmed a mid-season driver swap, sending shockwaves through the Formula 1 paddock. The team issued an official statement earlier today, confirming that current driver Leo Varga will be stepping down from his race seat, effective immediately, to make way for rising talent Dax Moreno.
“After careful evaluation of our mid-season performance and future trajectory, the team has decided to make a strategic change in our driver lineup,” the statement read. “We thank Leo Varga for his commitment and contributions throughout the season and welcome Dax Moreno to the team. We believe this move will strengthen our competitive edge heading into the second half of the championship.”
The announcement follows weeks of speculation as Varga has struggled to keep pace with teammate Mikka Renn during the first ten races of the season. Despite flashes of brilliance, the 32-year-old veteran has only managed a best finish of P9, placing 14th in the current drivers’ standings.
Moreno, 22, is a highly rated prospect from the team’s junior program and recently impressed with a dominant stint in Formula 2,