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Marko Reveals His Intention to Retain ALL FOUR Red Bull & AlphaTauri F1 Drivers for 2022
Red Bull have a unique position in Formula One, not only do they have their main team, but their sister team, Alpha Tarui. Dr. Helmut Marko has stated that they would be looking to keep all their drivers for next season as well.
The Milton-Keynes-based outfit is looking to extend Sergio Perez for 2022. While, their prodigy, Max Verstappen has put pen to paper till 2024.
While down at Alpha Tauri, rookie driver Yuki Tsunoda will also have seat secured for 2022. On the other hand, Pierre Gasly has been rumored to switch teams but is like to stay put.
Marko confirms that they will retain all their drivers for 2022
We are not halfway through the season, and teams are already thinking of their driver lineup for next season. However, the Raging Bulls won’t have to worry about that as their team advisor will have the seats sorted out by the summer break.
Formula One F1 – French Grand Prix – Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France – June 20, 2021 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the race with third placed Red Bull’s Sergio Perez REUTERS/Yves Herman
Speaking to RTL, Marko said, “We should be ready to announce our driver pairings for both Red Bull and AlphaTauri. In principle we want to maintain the existing pairings. But that takes time, because we include all relevant facts.”
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How are their drivers doing this season?
The Milton-Keynes-based outfit are leading the constructor’s championship due to the performance of Verstappen and Perez. The Dutch driver has bagged five wins for the team. While his Mexican teammate, one win in Azerbaijan and a podium in France.
In the sister team, Gasly has managed to secure a podium by coming third in Baku, while Japan’s Tsunoda has had his best result in the opening round in Bahrain where he placed ninth.
Formula One F1 – Austrian Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – July 4, 2021 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates winning the race REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
The season still has a long way to go, and all their drivers have had great progress this season. Hence, it shouldn’t be a surprise to see them behind the wheel for next season as well.
However, with seats being rumored to be confirmed for 2022, this poses a serious threat for Alex Albon. Although he is Red Bull’s reserve pilot, the Thai driver would like to have a more secure seat to help redeem his F1 career.
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