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Red Bull are at risk of losing one of its major talents, but just how much danger are they in?
The game of musical chairs in Formula 1 continues, with Carlos Sainz holding the driver market control. However, once he makes his choice, all pieces are expected to fall into place. Teams like Haas, Williams, Alpine, Stake F1/Audi, RB, and Aston Martin still have seats to assign. Daniel Ricciardo and Liam Lawson are contenders for the significant RB seat, with decisions pending. Ricciardo’s recent performance improvement in Canada brings him closer to a contract extension. However, this could lead to losing Lawson, a potential top talent, from the Red Bull programme. The situation highlights Red Bull’s shift towards experienced drivers, possibly closing the door on young talents like Lawson. The team faces a crucial decision, with Lawson’s fate and the future direction of Red Bull’s driver development programme at stake.
