The Toro team is already in search of a substitute for the tetra -champion and may be a young promise of only 17 years.
The Formula 1 team, Red Bull prepared a contingency plan for the possible absence of Max Verstappen. The Austrian team anticipated a situation that could occur in the next races. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) approved a Temporary solution to maintain equipment competitiveness.
The Dutch pilot accumulates 11 penalty points in his superlicancia. This situation places it on the edge of an automatic suspension. A new sanction in the Canada Grand Prix could leave it out of the following competition. The team has already evaluated the options available to replace its star in case of necessity.
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Why Max Verstappen could miss a race
The points of penalty for points in the Supericance was implemented in 2014. This mechanism seeks to guarantee the security on the tracks through progressive sanctions. Only a pilot received a suspension for this system: Kevin Magnussen in 2024.
Verstappen is in a delicate situation after its last sanction in the Grand Prix of Spain. The incident with George Russell earned him three additional points in his superlican. This penalty is dangerously closer to the limit of 12 points that activates an automatic suspension.
The Dutch pilot The Austrian Grand Prix could be lost if you receive another sanction in Canada. This possibility forced Red Bull to look for alternatives to maintain its competitiveness. The team already has pilots prepared to occupy Verstappen’s seat if necessary.
The young replacement for Max Verstappen prepares Red Bull
Arvid Lindblad It emerged as the main option to replace Verstappen. He British 17 -year -old pilot He currently competes in Formula 2. His performance in the minor category caught the attention of Red Bull managers, especially Helmut Marko.
The FIA approved a special exception for Lindblad. The World Motor Sports Council allowed the young pilot to obtain his superlicnce before completing the age of majority. This decision was based on article 13.1.2 of the International Sports Codewhich allows exceptions for pilots with “outstanding skill and maturity.”
The British pilot He demonstrated his potential by winning the Spanish Grand Prix in Formula 2. This victory reinforced its position as an ideal candidate to occupy Verstappen’s seat. Red Bull also considers other options such as Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar, although Lindblad seems to be the favorite choice. The team has already submitted the application for Lindblad’s superícence before the Spain Grand Prix.
Source: Ambito
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