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Ex-F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes that Red Bull would be better served signing Carlos Sainz over Franco Colapinto.
Reports suggest that Sergio Perez’s position at Red Bull may not be secure, despite having a contract until 2026, due to his struggles this season. Franco Colapinto, who replaced Logan Sargeant at Williams mid-season, is now being considered as a strong candidate to replace Perez at Red Bull. The emergence of Colapinto has coincided with Williams not being able to offer him a drive for next season as they have signed Carlos Sainz to partner Alex Albon. Recent discussions between Red Bull boss Christian Horner and Williams have raised speculations about Sainz’s potential move, but Horner has denied considering this option. Juan Pablo Montoya believes Red Bull should reconsider their stance and pursue Sainz, highlighting his experience and readiness to challenge Max Verstappen unlike Colapinto. Montoya also suggests that Sainz’s contract with Williams likely includes an exit clause, which Red Bull could exploit to negotiate a deal to acquire the outgoing Ferrari driver.
