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Red Bull’s best answer to their F1 driver problem (and why it’ll never happen)
Jacques Villeneuve mentioned Alex Palou as a potential Red Bull driver for the 2026 season during the Mexican Grand Prix, sparking discussion among commentators. Villeneuve’s suggestion of Palou joining Red Bull is not far-fetched, considering Palou’s success in IndyCar and his age of 28. Palou has expressed reservations about transitioning to Formula 1 as he believes he needs to perform immediately, citing the challenges of starting in F1 as a rookie at an older age. While some drivers like Colton Herta are trying to make the leap from IndyCar to F1, Palou’s accomplishments and status in IndyCar make it a different situation for him. Ultimately, the decision lies with Red Bull on who they select to fill their non-Max Verstappen seats in the future.
