Marko also speaks out
“Seeking talks”: Red Bull probably wants Piastri!
An explosive rumor is causing new excitement in the Formula 1 circus. Red Bull is said to be looking into signing McLaren driver Oscar Piastri. His manager and ex-Formula 1 driver Mark Webber is said to be in contact with Red Bull team boss Christian Horner, Red Bull motorsport boss Helmut Marko hints tellingly.
McLaren and Red Bull no longer only duel on the racetracks of this world. The rivalry has long since reached other levels. This includes, above all, the driver market. With Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, McLaren appears to be well equipped for the future. But two young, talented and ambitious drivers in one team - that also harbors dangers.
While Norris is currently racing against Red Bull driver Max Verstappen for the world championship crown, Piastri has been instructed to help his team-mate and put his own interests to one side. Piastri wants to compete for victories and titles himself. What can still be reasonably controlled now could explode in the future. A drivers' war is looming.
Piastri is pursuing his own goals
A situation that Red Bull is also following with interest. After all, Piastri is seen as a possible future world champion. Every racing team would like to have a driver like that under contract. That is why the Bulls are currently making use of the close links between Horner and Piastri's manager Mark Webber. And they are probably meeting with approval. "Let's put it this way: Mark Webber is intensively seeking talks," emphasized Helmut Marko to "Sport 1".
According to this, Piastri could even replace world champion Verstappen in 2026. But he could also join him in the title hunt. The Australian can well imagine both scenarios on his way to the top of the world. "Personally, I think Max is a very straightforward guy. He says what he thinks. We all know that," said Piastri recently in a conciliatory tone towards Verstappen.
The 23-year-old also made it clear that he wants to pursue his goals consistently: "I think in my position, I don't see myself as number one or number two. My victory in Baku is a perfect example of the fact that I haven't given up everything this season in favor of Lando." How will McLaren react to these rumors?
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