Lawson’s Uncertain Future—And Why Colapinto Won’t…Read more
Franco Colapinto has been making waves in junior categories, but he is not currently a viable option for Red Bull as they consider what to do with Liam Lawson. With speculation surrounding Lawson’s future and potential moves within the Red Bull driver setup, some have questioned whether Colapinto could be a replacement. However, several factors make that unlikely.
Firstly, Colapinto is still in the early stages of his Formula 2 career. While he has shown promise, he lacks the experience and consistency that Red Bull typically seeks when promoting drivers to Formula 1. Red Bull has a history of fast-tracking young talent, but their recent approach has been more cautious, focusing on drivers with a proven track record in the higher categories.
Secondly, Colapinto is part of Williams’ driver academy, not Red Bull’s. This means that even if Red Bull were looking for a new option, they would likely prioritize someone within their own program rather than bringing in a driver affiliated with another team.
Additionally, Red Bull already has a strong lineup of young drivers, including Ayumu Iwasa, Isack Hadjar, and Enzo Fittipaldi, who are more directly linked to the team’s future plans. If Lawson were to be moved elsewhere, Red Bull would likely promote from within rather than looking outside their system.
For now, Colapinto remains focused on his development with Williams, while Red Bull continues to evaluate the best pathway for Lawson and their young driver program.
