Red Bull Monitors Verstappen Successor Options Closely

Red Bull Racing faces a wave of senior departures while evaluating its long-term driver options. The team must also consider the future of four-time world champion Max Verstappen.

Key departures at Red Bull

Gianpiero Lambiase has agreed to join McLaren, and another senior figure leaves the Milton Keynes base. The exit follows moves by Rob Marshall and Will Courtenay, and echoes past departures by Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley.

Verstappen’s future and succession planning

Verstappen has hinted at his future during the Japanese Grand Prix, prompting renewed succession planning. Red Bull Monitors Verstappen Successor Options Closely as it balances internal talent and potential external recruits.

Palmer backs Leclerc as a candidate

Jolyon Palmer, an F1 TV analyst and former driver, argues Red Bull should consider drivers outside its family. He named Charles Leclerc as an ideal target if financial constraints are irrelevant and Ferrari fails to show title pace.

Schumacher advises caution

Ralf Schumacher cautioned Leclerc against moving, speaking on the Backstage Boxengasse podcast. He described Red Bull as a long-term project, citing ongoing engine work and the risks of a high-profile switch.

Analysis and coverage

Palmer made his comments on the F1 Nation podcast. Further discussion appears on the F1 Paddock Update with Jim Kimberley and Ben Hunt, released twice weekly.

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