It was stated a few times: Mazspin brought daddies money. And Shoemacker (sp?) Was such a big name that sponsors were eager to be attached to that family name again.Yeah, I think experience probably drove the decision here. Probably don’t really want to sit with a rookie for an entire season again alongside Mick, who is still clearly learning/adjusting.
Frankly the move for two rookies last year at the same time just never made sense, outside of said rookies and their financial backing.