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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed that the team retains a long-term interest in McLaren Formula 1 drivers Lando
Lando Norris was rumored to be joining Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen, but he chose to extend his contract with McLaren instead. Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s advisor, had shown interest in Norris since before his F1 debut in 2018, even trying to place him at Toro Rosso. Despite not being available for Red Bull in 2025, Norris, who has achieved two podiums in 2024, remains a top target for them. Marko mentioned that Norris’s teammate at McLaren, Piastri, is also being considered by Red Bull for his impressive performance last season. Both Norris and Piastri have signed long-term deals with McLaren through 2026, meaning they are not short-term options for Red Bull, but could be in the future.
