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Red Bull has made two new additions to its junior team, the Milton Keynes squad has confirmed.
Red Bull recently welcomed Chiara Bättig and Mattia Colnaghi into their F1 junior programme, with hopes of emulating the success of drivers like Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel.
Bättig, a Swiss driver, will transition from karting to F4 next year, whereas Colnaghi will move from Eurocup-3 to FIA F3 in 2026 with MP Motorsport.
Chiara impressed at a Red Bull driver search in Portugal and expressed her excitement about being part of the Red Bull junior team, highlighting her goal of reaching Formula 1 and inspiring young female kart racers.
Colnaghi, on the other hand, secured the Spanish F4 title last year and currently leads the Eurocup-3 standings, aiming to continue on the path towards his dream of becoming a Formula 1 world champion.
Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s academy head, praised the performance of both drivers and emphasized the team’s commitment to supporting them in their pursuit of success in the world of motorsport.
