Jonathan Wheatley is pleased to see that Pierre Gasly is currently in the form of his life. The 25-year-old can look back on an excellent 2021 and he hopes to continue that streak this season and secure a seat at Red Bull Racing. Wheatley believes Gasly is ready for the next step. Gasly was transferred to Red Bull by
Christian Horner and
Helmut Marko after just 26 appearances with the then Toro Rosso to become
Max Verstappen's teammate in 2018. The Frenchman struggled mightily and was replaced after the first half of the season by
Alexander Albon, the British Thai who also didn't last long in the end.
Gasly ready for next step
Wheatley, Red Bull's team manager, says Gasly is enjoying being back in favour. At AlphaTauri he has been revived.
"I honestly think Pierre is ready for the next step," said the British chief. What Red Bull's plans are for Gasly, Wheatley did not reveal on
The Jack Threlfall Show.
Gasly is reportedly under contract at Red Bull until 2023, but he makes no secret of his desire to join a top team after next season. Whether that will be possible at Red Bull remains to be seen. Much will depend on the performance of
Sergio Perez next season. The alternatives are scarce, as
Ferrari,
McLaren, Alpine and Mercedes (assuming
Lewis Hamilton continues) seem to be well placed for 2023.