PALMER: Keep Perez, promote from RB, or sign someone else – who should Red Bull run alongside Verstappen next year?


Sergio Perez hasn’t had the best season of his F1 career and there are rumours aplenty swirling around that Red Bull might look to make a change for next year.
So who should partner Max Verstappen in 2025? Former Renault F1 driver Jolyon Palmer takes a look at the options available – and then makes his call on what Red Bull should do…

Unlock exclusive F1 content and more with F1 Unlocked. Totally free.
Membership gets you closer with:
Curated insider content
Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences
Member benefits, rewards and offers
Next Up
Related Articles
'One of the most difficult races of my career' – Leclerc
F1 NationListen to reaction as Horner exits Red Bull
Winners & Losers5 Winners and 5 Losers from Silverstone
Hadjar explains Antonelli crash at Silverstone
Stella hails ‘special day’ for Norris but dubs Piastri penalty ‘harsh’
‘We deserved more’ – Ocon reflects on collision with Bearman