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The second Red Bull seat alongside Max Verstappen has been a topic of discussion lately, and an upcoming test could provide more answers for the team as it hones in on a decision.
The key test for Sergio Perez’s Red Bull F1 seat will feature contenders Liam Lawson and Daniel Ricciardo next week. The test aims to assess how well the two drivers perform under similar conditions. Lawson, the current reserve driver for Red Bull and RB teams, had a recent outing in the RB20 after the British Grand Prix. Another test is scheduled for July 31 at Imola, where both Lawson and Ricciardo will drive the 2022 AlphaTauri AT03. This test will help Red Bull evaluate potential replacements for Perez, although it’s uncertain if he will be replaced. Yuki Tsunoda will also be present at Imola, but only for a filming day in the current RB challenger. The battle at Imola will primarily be between Lawson and Ricciardo, providing Red Bull with crucial information for their future driver line-up decisions.
