The future of Verstappen and a movement that shakes at half formula 1: Where will Colapint go?

The possible output of the Dutch Max Verstappen Rumbo to Mercedes turned on all alarms in Red Bull. After the recent departure of Christian Hornerthe future of the Dutch Tetrampeon became the central theme of Paddock and the Formula 1 launched a spiral of doubts that, unfailingly, involves Franco Colapint.

Although there is still no official confirmation, everything indicates that Verstappen seriously analyzes change their shield from 2026which would begin a new stage in his career with the German team. In fact, journalistic versions marked that the last weekend, the aircraft of Toto Wolff, CEO of the Estaría de la Estrella, and the pilot agreed in Sardinia, which increased the rumors.

Verstappen’s departure would not be the only change in Red Bull since everything indicates that, beyond what the Dutch decides, Yuki Tsunoda will also leave its place in the main team and in Racing Bullsdue to its low performance.

In that sense, the German media Auto Motor und Sport (Amus) revealed that Isack hadjarone of the revelations of the year, has almost insured one of the places in the main team.

If Verstappen finally emigra to Mercedes, the main candidate to occupy his armchair would be the British George Russellcurrent pilot of the German team, whose contract ends at the end of the year.

However, Red Bull He must act quickly if he wants to ensure it, since both Alpine and Aston Martin are also after their steps.

In the event that negotiations with Russell, Helmut Marko, responsible for the Austrian Academy and the other power of the structure, deck other weight options such as other weight options such as Carlos Sainz, Pierre Gasly and Alexander Albonall of them formerly of Red Bull and with current contracts with their current teams.

Besides, If Hadjar goes up to the main team, the place he would leave in the younger brother would be occupied by Arvid Lindblad, The British of just 17 years old who has already participated in free training and is considered one of the great promises of the seedling of the energizing bebibda.

This is how the other seat in Racing Bulls would look for the Neozyle Liam Lawson, who seems to beat Tsunoda thanks to its solidity and track growth.

Everything will finally depend on what happens with Verstappensince his rumors of departure have been for several months and the same pilot proved not to be satisfied with the team.

Franco Colapinto’s future in Formula 1

In case of the change of Verstappen, the movements in the division will be substantial and that opens the question of the continuity of Franco Colapint in the maximum. Alpine confirmed that the Argentine will end the season Above A525, but what may happen next year is uncertain.

First, several sources, including Wolff, confirmed the desire of the French team to have Finland Valteri Bottasexperienced pilot that is now Mercedes reserve, precisely who will provide engines to the structure he leads Flavio Briatore.

But in case Red Bull decides to repatriate Gasly, the board would be different and Alpine would run out of his first pilot. Will Colapint lead? Would one of the youth? Is Bottas who gets in front?

In addition, although the armchair movements will begin to announce during or after the recess that will begin after this weekend (with the spa-Francorchamps Grand Audi and Cadillac.

The rings brand, confirmed a while ago, will be the one who replaces the historic Sauber. Currently the Swiss squad has the veteran Nico Hülkenberg and the Brazilian rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, but nothing is guaranteed, since the German is 37 years old and comes from achieving the first podium of his career, while the Paulista will fulfill 21 and, as is known, the Rookies are easy to take out.

As for Cadillac, it is the newest team and will be the 11th. Team of 2026, a season that will introduce strong changes in technical, aerodynamic and engines. From his announcement as the new member, he linked several times to Nicolás Varronealthough also to Colapint. Argentina could have two national pilots again, and in the same box, after several decades.

The interest that Red Bull once had in the current Alpine steering wheel seems to be far away, especially because Horner, who showed him in his cars, is no longer in the team. Although there is always the possibility that Williams seeks to recover it in case of a game of Sainz or Albon. For now, a race subtracts to end the first part of the year; Then, the other competition will begin: ensure a place by 2026.