The last few months in Red Bull It wasn’t easy. It performance decline The car’s condition and the team’s complicated internal situation lead to speculation about a possible departure of one of the drivers.
After the renewal of ‘Checho’ Perez and knowing that Max Verstappen has a contract until 2028everything could lead one to think that the seats of Red Bull They will still have the same first and last name for a few more seasons.
However, the well-known interest of Toto Wolff to do Max. Driving the Mercedes opens the doors for the Austrian team to have to think about a possible substitute for the triple world champion.
There are many drivers who could opt for this seat but everything seems to indicate that Chris Horner has a favourite. In a statement to Sky Sports F1, the British manager did not bother to hide a possible interest in George Russell.
“We are not afraid to look outside. George Russell the contract ends at the end of next year and It would be a lie if we did not take this into account.“There are other talented drivers who will also end their contracts,” acknowledged the Red Bull boss.
Verstappen vs FIA
These statements coincided with the pulse he is currently maintaining. Max Verstappen with the FIA. Let us recall that last Friday, the highest authority of F1 sanctioned the Dutch driver for use foul language at a press conference. Max’s response was to act firmly at the press conference after qualifying, and then attend media independently.
