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Red Bull racing has signed two new prospects to its Formula 1 Red Bull Junior Team after a test event in Jerez, Spain. The Red Bull Driver Search consists of three days of selection and testing. 11 racers between the ages of 13 and 16 were invited to an open-wheel F4 and GP3 racing cars […]
The Red Bull Driver Search featured three days of selection and testing for 11 racers aged 13-16 in open-wheel F4 and GP3 cars, evaluated by Dr. Helmut Marko. Competitors hailed from various countries with Fionn McLaughlin and Scott Lindblom making the cut. McLaughlin, a 16-year-old Irish Karting racer, will move to F4 next season while Lindblom impressed in his first Formula car outing and will continue in Karting for Red Bull. Dr. Marko emphasized evaluating driver adaptability, progression, and performance under pressure during the selection process. Red Bull focuses on developing talent through training and support, with McLaughlin aspiring to be a world champion inspired by Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel and Lindblom facing challenges transitioning from Karting to F4. Red Bull’s driver program has produced prominent talents like Vettel, Ricciardo, Gasly, Albon, and Verstappen, with McLaughlin and Lindblom being the latest additions. Red Bull plans to reveal more drivers progressing through the program in the future.
