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Helmut Marko has provided an update on two drivers who could be temporarily promoted if Max Verstappen does get an F1 suspension.
Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko has commented on the performances of Isack Hadjar and Arvid Lindblad amid speculation about a potential stand-in for Max Verstappen if he faces an F1 ban. Verstappen is close to a one-race suspension pending further penalty points on his super licence.
Should Verstappen be sidelined, Hadjar or Liam Lawson might step in alongside Yuki Tsunoda, with Ayumu Iwasa or Lindblad possibly filling the vacant seat. Hadjar has impressed with 21 points and consistent top 10 finishes in his debut F1 season.
Marko praised Hadjar’s progress, noting his standout rookie season compared to drivers like Antonelli, Bearman, and Bortoleto. The Red Bull advisor highlighted Hadjar’s overlooked talent from the previous year in Formula 2.
Marko emphasized that while the media focused on Bortoleto, Hadjar showed significant potential with multiple wins despite facing technical setbacks.
