P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Karun Chandhok believes it’s ‘too early’ in Franco Colapinto’s Formula 1 career to join Red Bull, suggesting it would be a ‘mistake’.
Franco Colapinto has been linked with a potential move to Red Bull following discussions between Christian Horner and Williams chief James Vowles about his future. Despite a strong start to his F1 career, which saw him score points in Baku and debut at the Italian Grand Prix, Colapinto faced setbacks at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with crashes in both qualifying and the race. While the seat left vacant by Logan Sargeant has been filled by Carlos Sainz for 2025, Colapinto’s unexpected performance has attracted interest from multiple teams, including Alpine. Analysts like Chandhok suggest that despite Colapinto’s talent, it might be too early for him to join Red Bull and that he could benefit more from a gradual career progression. RB’s decision on whether to retain him or opt for Liam Lawson will depend on the performances in the remaining races of the season. Overall, keeping the current structure could be the safer choice for Red Bull, allowing Colapinto to continue showcasing his skills before making a potential move.
