Red Bull on Talent search: Who will be the new Verstappen?

Red Bull on Talent search: Who will be the new Verstappen?

RED Bull Racing has the future in view, especially after Max Verstappen recently celebrated his fourth world championship title in a row. Motorsport consultant Helmut Marko emphasized in a podcast that the search for a suitable successor for the 27-year-old superstar has already started. "Verstappen will not drive forever, and we are looking for a new champion," said Marko and pointed out that they are not explicitly looking for a new max ". The most promising candidate on Red Bull's radar is the 16-year-old Arvid Lindblad, who shines in Formula 3 in his debut season. He already achieved remarkable successes, including four victories and a clean yield of German victories in Silverstone, where he won the sprint and the main race.

Arvid Lindblad - an exceptional talent in focus

As reports the message from Krone , Lindblad is not only a simple rookie, but also the "Rookie of the Year" with an overall ranking of fourth position in Formula 3. His talent is also in his ability to perform under pressure - he won a race after the start. Marko praises his "high intelligence" and the remarkable mix of mental and driving skills that he brings. Lindblad will be 18 years old in August 2025 and thus qualify for Formula 1.

In addition, Lindblad's rise and services in Formula 3 have not remained unnoticed. According to Beyond the flag he could already climb into the next season, during Formula 2, during Red Bull his driver strategy continues to optimize. Marko sees Lindblad as a potential Formula 1 driver within the next two to three years. If everything goes according to plan, he might be able to sit in the Red Bull Cockpit in 2027, especially if Sergio Perez was to be replaced at this time. The consideration of promoting such a promising young driver fits perfectly with Red Bull's philosophy to develop young talents and make them fit for the premier class of motorsport.