元F1プレゼンターのウィル・バクストン氏は、レッドブルがオスカー・ピアストリをジュニアドライバーとして契約しなかったことを長年後悔していると語った。チームは現在、マックス・フェルスタッペンの後継候補として、マクラーレン所属のピアストリに注目している。
ウィル・バクストン氏はポッドキャスト「Up To Speed」で自身の見解を語った。同氏は、レッドブルが公に、もっと早くピアストリと契約し、マクラーレンに獲得される前にアルピーヌ・アカデミー入りを許すべきではなかったと述べていることを指摘した。バクストン氏は、ミルトンキーンズに拠点を置くチームが、このオーストラリア人若手ドライバーとの契約機会を逃したことを認識していると付け加えた。
AIによるレポート AIによって生成された画像
Red Bull and McLaren have signaled plans to appeal the FIA's reinstatement of Pierre Gasly's third-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix. The decision followed Alpine's successful right of review after Gasly received post-race penalties for alleged pitlane speeding.
Red Bull has identified Oscar Piastri as its preferred option to replace Max Verstappen if the four-time world champion leaves the team. Sources in the Miami paddock confirmed the plan despite Verstappen's contract for next year.
AIによるレポート
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has described reports of Red Bull's interest in him as a potential replacement for Max Verstappen as flattering. He confirmed he has no knowledge of any discussions on the matter.
Sky Sports' Martin Brundle has warned Red Bull of a tough task retaining Max Verstappen if the team's 2026 car struggles, building on the driver's prior criticisms of the new regulations and hints at an early exit. With big updates incoming at the Miami Grand Prix, Brundle stresses the need for competitiveness.
AIによるレポート
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says the squad is not concerned about Isack Hadjar despite a difficult Miami Grand Prix weekend. The 21-year-old driver was disqualified from qualifying for an illegal car part and later crashed during the race. Mekies attributed the issues to mistakes by both the team and the driver.
Former Formula 1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has warned that Red Bull faces a tough rebuild after losing key personnel and its competitive edge.
AIによるレポート
Oliver Bearman has cautioned that Haas could lose ground to its midfield rivals unless the team speeds up its development efforts. The warning came after the driver finished 14th in the Austrian Grand Prix.