P1racenews AI automatic summary:
RB CEO Peter Bayer and Red Bull boss Christian Horner both highly rate Formula 2 title challenger and Red Bull Junior Isack Hadjar, who is firmly in the queue to progress to Formula 1. Despite having ownership of two teams, Red Bull is amid a driver logjam across the Red Bull Racing and RB set-ups. […]
Despite owning both Red Bull Racing and RB, Red Bull is currently facing a driver logjam, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez’s seats secured, leaving no room for Daniel Ricciardo to make a comeback and Yuki Tsunoda unable to move up. In this situation, Reserve Driver Liam Lawson is patiently waiting for his chance, while the driver market at Red Bull seems stagnant for the time being. The emergence of Hadjar, leading Formula 2 by 36 points, poses a challenge in managing the driver roster. Red Bull Team Principal, Christian Horner, acknowledges the need to plan for the future with a pool of talent like Lawson and Hadjar, both excelling in their respective series. Red Bull has a tradition of providing a pathway for its young drivers to Super Formula in Japan, with Hadjar possibly heading there next year if he clinches the F2 title. Hadjar himself hinted at a potential move to Japan during his summer break, adding an intriguing twist to Red Bull’s future driver lineup.
