Source:
REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
[Saba
Sports News] Recent reports have indicated that Red Bull team principal
Christian Horner has devised a contingency plan in the event that Max
Verstappen chooses to leave Red Bull and join Mercedes in 2025. According to
the news, the team is considering recruiting two new drivers, Alexander Albon
from Williams and Oscar Piastri from McLaren. Both Albon and Piastri currently
have contracts with their respective teams that are set to expire at the end of
2025. However, it is suggested that Red Bull is willing to invest a significant
amount of money to buy out their contracts. Horner has expressed the belief
that Verstappen is not indispensable for winning races and championships,
asserting that the Dutch driver has enjoyed the advantage of having the fastest
car over the past two seasons. Some fans speculate that Albon’s Thai heritage
may also come into play in his potential return to Red Bull. Additionally,
Albon has a history with the Red Bull Young Driver Program, having competed in
26 races for the team during the 2019-2020 season.