Max Verstappen talks about having Fernando Alonso as his teammate at Red Bull in 2025.

Sergio Perez’s stint at Red Bull Racing is set to end at the end of the current season. The team has a seat available for the 2025 Formula 1 season. With contract extension discussions yet to take place, Max Verstappen has expressed his apprehension about the possibility of seeing Fernando Alonso as his teammate next year. Despite Alonso’s impressive performance since his return to the sport and the speculation surrounding his potential move to Red Bull, Verstappen is not excited about the prospect. He believes the team should prioritize promoting young talents from their junior team, a shift from the current approach. Verstappen has made it clear that whoever joins the team in 2025, he will be the leader. Having won three consecutive world championships since 2021, Verstappen has established himself as a dominant force in Formula 1. He has already secured victory in two out of three races this year. While Verstappen has a long-term contract with Red Bull, the future of his teammate Sergio Perez with the team remains uncertain. Red Bull has several strong options to consider for the second seat next season.