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Max Verstappen has had his say on whether Red Bull should replace Sergio Perez with Fernando Alonso next season.
Max Verstappen has expressed concerns to Red Bull about the potential signing of Fernando Alonso for 2025, as it would go against the team’s tradition of nurturing young drivers. Alonso, who is currently without a contract for next season, is considering his future in F1 before the summer break. It has been rumored that Alonso could be an option for Mercedes, but a seat at Red Bull might influence his decision regarding retirement. Red Bull’s tradition of promoting young talent was broken when Sergio Perez was signed in 2020, a move that Verstappen believes didn’t align with the team’s past practices. While Verstappen is confident in his abilities, he finds it peculiar to sign a 42-year-old driver like Alonso, as it deviates from Red Bull’s philosophy of developing young drivers. Ultimately, the decision regarding the 2025 driver lineup rests with the team, and Verstappen emphasizes the importance of looking towards the future.
