'Red Bull believed to have found replacement for Perez in '25'

With all the rumours around how Red Bull and VCARB could line up in the 2025 season, and also about Sergio Perez getting released already after the Brazilian GP, an official Red Bull account has now possible teased the signing of a new driver to one of their teams.

Red Bull's Argentinian account has posted on X just ahead of Sprint Qualifying, using the emoji portraying two eyes three times in a row. Moreover, one of Red Bull's principal team partner, Bybit also shared the same post. Before, Franco Colapinto was rumoured to have a shot at earning a full-time seat with Visa Cash App RB, and Helmut Marko has also previously praised the young driver. Now, it is said that he could already join Red Bull Racing.

Colapinto instantly received praise from many drivers, personnel, and pundits alike after making his debut at the Italian Grand Prix. Since then, he has scored points in Baku and then in Austin as well driving for Williams. There, it was previously confirmed that Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz will be the two full-time drivers, therefore, Colapinto is currently out of seat for next season.

Moreover, former driver Ruben Daray, who first shared that Colapinto will replace Logan Sargeant will replace at Williams, declared that Colapinto will join Red Bull Racing. "Well, today is Friday, it's 13:07. I'm going to tell you that at the moment Colapinto is already the number two driver of Red Bull for 2025. Exclusively to 'A Todo Motor.' It is truly so happy that an Argentine, that Franco Colapinto is at a team as important as Red Bull," he shared.

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