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Christian Horner is adamant Red Bull will not be restricted to its existing pool of drivers when deciding on its line-ups, pinpointing George Russell as a potential target of his.
Christian Horner has mentioned George Russell as a potential future Red Bull driver outside of its academy. With ongoing struggles optimizing lineups, Horner faces scrutiny for pairing issues. Sergio Perez’s performance struggles may lead to changes, prompting the team to consider Russell. Despite Red Bull’s strong driver academy, they are willing to look at external options. Horner hints at the possibility of Russell joining alongside Verstappen due to his contract situation. Red Bull’s junior programme boasts young talents, but the team is open to exploring other driver options.
