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Red Bull Star Confirmed in 2025…read more
In a significant announcement for the 2025 Formula 1 season, a young Red Bull star has secured his position with the team. Amid ongoing discussions about the future lineup, Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, confirmed that the team is already evaluating its best options following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This comes as the team continues to shape its future with several promising talents.
Sergio Perez’s underwhelming performance in 2024 has left his position uncertain. Perez finished the season in eighth place in the drivers’ championship, a far cry from the podium finishes expected of a driver in a Red Bull car. He failed to secure a podium finish since the Chinese Grand Prix in April, while his teammate, Max Verstappen, dominated the season with nine victories, ultimately clinching his fourth world title. The stark contrast in performances between the two Red Bull drivers has fueled discussions about Perez’s future within the team.
Amid these considerations, Red Bull’s junior driver program is producing an exciting array of talented young drivers. Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson, both graduates from Red Bull’s junior ranks, have been widely tipped as potential candidates to join Verstappen at Red Bull for 2025. The team’s track record in nurturing young talent has been evident with drivers like Verstappen, Tsunoda, and Lawson, who have all flourished in Formula 1 after progressing through Red Bull’s development system.
In addition to these two, Isack Hadjar has also been making waves in the junior series. Hadjar finished second in the Formula 2 standings in 2024, securing four race wins and eight podiums. His strong performance has positioned him as one of the most exciting prospects in Red Bull’s stable. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Arvid Lindblad has secured a spot as one of the new drivers for Campos Racing in 2025, further strengthening Red Bull’s position in the F2 and F1 feeder categories.
In a recent move that further highlights Red Bull’s focus on developing young talent, another junior driver, Pepe Marti, has been confirmed to continue his journey with Campos Racing in 2025. Marti, at just 19 years old, had a breakthrough season in 2024, earning his first Formula 2 victory at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. His success during the season has earned him another year with Campos Racing, where he will partner Lindblad in 2025.
Speaking about his future with the team, Marti expressed his excitement in an official statement: “I’m very excited to be returning to Campos Racing for my second season in FIA Formula 2 in 2025,” he said. “Since the start of my single-seater career, Adrian [Campos] and his son have had faith in me, and now we are facing our fifth season together. I am confident that with this team, which I consider family, and the hard work we put in during 2024, we will be very competitive and surely a top contender.”
Marti’s enthusiasm for the upcoming season reflects the strong bond he shares with Campos Racing. He went on to say that preparations for the 2025 season would begin immediately, starting with the post-season testing sessions. “The start of 2025 starts now with the post-season tests from this Wednesday. Vamos!” he added, signaling his determination and optimism for the challenges ahead.
As Red Bull continues to assess its driver lineup for 2025, the development of drivers like Marti, Hadjar, Tsunoda, and Lawson ensures that the team has a wealth of young talent ready to step up to Formula 1. The team’s commitment to fostering young drivers remains at the core of their strategy, with the likes of Verstappen serving as a prime example of how Red Bull’s driver program can lead to success at the highest level of motorsport.
While the final decisions regarding Red Bull’s 2025 driver lineup remain to be made, it’s clear that the team is prioritizing its younger drivers, offering them the opportunity to prove their worth in Formula 1. As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on Red Bull and its next generation of stars as they prepare for what promises to be another exciting chapter in the team’s storied history.
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