Helmut Marko has recommended he needs a Pink Bull junior as Max Verstappen’s teammate for the 2025 F1 season.
The identification of Verstappen’s teammates in 2025 continues to be a scorching subject.
Sergio Perez’s type typically in 2024 has been underwhelming, however he’s survived the axe.
Daniel Ricciardo was regarded as the best candidate to exchange the Mexican till he was changed by Liam Lawson.
It’s believed that Pink Bull will now consider Lawson within the last six races to evaluate whether or not he might race alongside Verstappen subsequent yr.
Talking to Austrian TV station ORF, Marko stated: “I do not know in what number of races he [Lawson] was quicker than Yuki, however that is why we determined that now’s the time to make a comparability with Yuki. Who of the 2 is the quickest?
“Admittedly, Yuki has improved loads. He has his feelings beneath management higher. He was typically very dangerous on the radio. These tirades additionally slowed him down.
“In different phrases, he misplaced his velocity. That bothered me probably the most. However that is gone now. He is quick and constant on all circuits.”
Marko famous that rival F1 groups are choosing youth.
Haas have changed Kevin Magnussen with Oliver Bearman, whereas 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli is Lewis Hamilton’s alternative at Mercedes.
Franco Colapinto has additionally impressed throughout his brief stint at Williams, probably placing him within the body for a drive subsequent yr with Sauber.
“Youth is the pattern once more,” he added. “What we used to do, is now being finished by Mercedes with Antonelli, Haas with Bearman, and I additionally hope thatColapinto will find yourself someplace.
“He was thrown in on the deep finish and has delivered three nice races.”
When pressed on his hopes for Verstappen’s teammate in 2025, he concluded: “Ideally with a junior from our personal junior programme.”
