P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Our verdict on Red Bull’s 2024 F1 driver situation
Liam Lawson’s impressive performance as a substitute in Formula 1 has raised concerns about Red Bull’s driver lineup for 2024, which seems to be already finalized with Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda confirmed for AlphaTauri next year. However, Red Bull has a history of making last-minute changes to their plans, and Sergio Perez’s recent struggles open the door for potential alterations. The question arises whether Red Bull made the right choice by committing to an early lineup for AlphaTauri, or if one of Tsunoda or Ricciardo should have been replaced. Alternatively, it may be Perez who Red Bull should keep their options open for. The main issue for Red Bull is not just the shuffling of drivers in 2024, but rather creating a coherent driver strategy as a whole. The success of their junior program has been notable, but their approach seems outdated compared to other well-established junior programs. Red Bull needs to focus on selection and recruitment in order to compete with other programs and become the go-to place for future stars. The return of Ricciardo is still uncertain, as his previous races didn’t provide any definitive results, and Lawson’s performances need to be evaluated further in comparison to Ricciardo’s potential.
Source: The Race
