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Liam Lawson has been promoted to race alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull this year – but Juan Pablo Montoya believes another rookie should have been given the seat!
Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Isack Hadjar should have been chosen over Liam Lawson to join Red Bull this season. Red Bull decided to let go of Sergio Perez and promoted Lawson to partner Max Verstappen. The opening at Racing Bulls was filled by Hadjar after a strong Formula 2 season where he finished as the runner-up. Montoya sees Hadjar as a promising talent and a potential teammate for Verstappen due to his ease of management. Despite being a rookie, Montoya views Hadjar as a top prospect for the 2025 season, alongside other F2 graduates like Gabriel Bortoleto, Oliver Bearman, and Kimi Antonelli. Montoya anticipates Antonelli to shine at Mercedes, yet he believes Hadjar will be the standout rookie due to his well-rounded skills and consistent performance.
