Following Daniel Ricciardo’s departure and Liam Lawson’s return to F1, Red Bull is shifting its focus to best prepare for life without Max Verstappen.
The driver situation at Red Bull and RB is constantly changing following Daniel Ricciardo’s departure after the Singapore Grand Prix. Liam Lawson has replaced Ricciardo after impressing during his previous five-race stint and scoring points in Singapore. There is uncertainty surrounding the future of Max Verstappen, although he has confirmed he will stay next year. Red Bull is assessing its options internally with drivers like Lawson, Isack Hadjar, and Arvid Lindblad being groomed for potential promotions. Speculation around external candidates like Oscar Piastri and George Russell is also growing as Red Bull prepares for Verstappen’s possible exit.