Helmut Marko reveals F1 'name to look out for' as Red Bull target

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Marko reveals F1 'name to look out for' as Red Bull target

Helmut Marko names the driver 'to look out for' as a Red Bull replacement.

Sheona Mountford

Tuesday 9 April 2024 18:02

Red Bull director Helmut Marko has revealed a potential target for a seat at the team.

Sergio Perez currently partners Max Verstappen at the Austrian outfit, however a few other drivers have been attached to the seat.

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Whilst the Mexican driver has helped Red Bull achieve two 1-2 finishes so far this season, his seat might still not be safe.

The 2023 season saw Perez criticised for failing to match the pace of Max Verstappen, with Lewis Hamilton nearly catching him for P2 in the championship.

Sergio Perez, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc on the podium at the Saudi Arabia GP 2024

Marko praises Carlos Sainz’s current form

Fernando Alonso has also been rumoured to join Red Bull, however one name in particular seems to be a favourite to join Verstappen.

Carlos Sainz has been praised by Christian Horner and now Helmut Marko, after an impressive start to the 2024 season.

The Spanish driver won the Australian GP, returning from surgery on his appendix only weeks before, outperforming teammate Charles Leclerc.

Discussing Sergio Perez’s seat with Sky Sports Germany, Marko also threw Sainz’s name into the discussion.

“Perez had his worst race last season here. Everything went wrong and now, you can see he can do it. You can see that it’s also about a seat for next season.

“We don’t usually talk about possible decisions but he’s been pushing towards the right direction. However, it is still too early for us to say. We still need some time before making a final decision.