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Christian Horner eliminated the possibility of Franco Colapinto racing for either Red Bull team in the 2025 F1 season.
Red Bull’s Christian Horner has indicated that Franco Colapinto won’t be racing for any of the Red Bull teams in the 2025 F1 season. Horner mentioned that Colapinto might eventually find his place in Formula 1, but the team is focusing on the talented drivers in their young driver program. Despite initial interest, Colapinto’s recent dip in form has cooled Red Bull’s pursuit of him in the short term.
Horner emphasized the strength and depth of the Red Bull junior team, suggesting that Colapinto’s path to a full-time seat with Red Bull or RB has become unlikely. The team is closely monitoring the performance of current drivers, including Sergio Perez, whose seat is in jeopardy due to a series of poor showings. Red Bull seems inclined to promote drivers from within, with reserve driver Isack Hadjar impressing in Formula 2 standings.
Horner pointed out the close competition among drivers in the F2 championship and highlighted the performance of current drivers Liam and Yuki Tsunoda. The team is focused on nurturing its existing talent pool, indicating a shift towards promoting from within rather than recruiting external drivers like Colapinto.
