This is the rumor that has taken root in Formula 1 in recent weeks. Red Bull’s intention to fire Sergio Pérez and bet on Liam Lawson or Franco Colapinto. And there is a former racing driver who believes that the Argentinian is not ready.
Karun Chandhok, former Formula 1 driver, said on ‘Sky Sports F1’ that Max Verstappen will “destroy” Colapinto if they become companions.
“I think we all admit that, including Williamswhich was a little surprising because his record in junior formula did not suggest that he would be as good as he was. Maybe it just suits an F1 car or the driving style,” explains the former F1 driver in 2010 and 2011.
And he analyzes the image of Christian Horner leaving the Williams team’s hospitality: “It was triggered a little bit more when Christian Horner went to the Williams hospitality. There are clearly conversations going on. My personal opinion is that he is obviously very fast and very talented.”
“It would be a mistake to put him at Red Bull, it would be too early. “I think if they put Colapinto in a Red Bull, Verstappen would destroy it.”ruling on Colapinto.
The Argentinian shows during his first races at Williams that he deserves a place. His agent even assured that he would not leave the gates before 2025.