P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull has admitted in public that it is sounding out what it would take to bring Franco Colapinto on board – but while a deal to extract him from Williams would be expensive, it could be the long-term solution to the team’s second driver conundrum in F1.
“Colapinto surprised many by making an impact in F1, earning points finishes and impressing since his debut prior to the Italian Grand Prix. Despite not securing a permanent drive with Williams, Colapinto’s performance has caught the attention of Red Bull, especially with Sergio Perez’s struggles. Red Bull is considering options to potentially replace Perez in 2025, with Liam Lawson emerging as a top candidate. Should Red Bull decide to part ways with Perez, Colapinto could be a suitable replacement due to his success in F1 so far. Red Bull is exploring various drivers for its future line-ups, and Colapinto’s name has been mentioned as a potential target by team principal Christian Horner. The recent interactions between Red Bull and Williams have fueled speculation about a possible move for Colapinto to the Red Bull team.”
