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Red Bull Eyeing $20M Deal to Snag Williams Prodigy Franco Colapinto for 2025

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
December 4, 2024
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Franco Colapinto’s Stellar Form Fuels Red Bull Seat Rumors for 2025

Formula One F1 - Mexico City Grand Prix - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - October 24, 2024 Williams' Franco Colapinto arrives ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix REUTERS/Henry Romero

In a high-stakes move that could reshape the Formula 1 driver market, Red Bull is reportedly prepared to shell out an impressive $20 million to secure Argentine sensation Franco Colapinto from Williams. The 21-year-old has captivated the F1 community with his standout performances since a surprise mid-season debut, catching the attention of Red Bull’s Christian Horner, who sees Colapinto as a promising addition to the Red Bull Racing family.

Sources indicate Williams, reluctant to part with Colapinto, has placed an eight-figure price tag on the young driver’s contract to dissuade Red Bull’s advances. However, with Colapinto’s strong sponsor backing, Red Bull might see the investment as well worth the potential long-term gains, especially if he can quickly adjust to the Red Bull driver development program and strengthen the junior roster.

The arrival of Colapinto would intensify competition within Red Bull’s camp, particularly as 2024 looks to be a make-or-break season for current Red Bull junior Liam Lawson, who has been turning heads with impressive showings, including his recent standout performance at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Lawson’s rapid progress has led to speculation that he could be in line to replace Sergio Perez in Red Bull’s senior team, opening a potential seat for Colapinto in the near future.

“Liam Lawson did a super job again today,” remarked Horner after Brazil, praising Lawson’s calm under pressure. “He and Yuki [Tsunoda] showed great resilience, especially given Liam’s level of experience.”

The stakes are high: if Colapinto joins Red Bull, the Argentine driver would be well-positioned for a Milton Keynes seat within the next few seasons, making him a key player in Red Bull’s long-term strategy. As negotiations continue, F1 fans worldwide will be watching closely, knowing this could be a defining move for Red Bull’s future lineup.

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