Red Bull's F1 Academy car has a bespoke look for the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, which reflects the all-female series' aims

For Red Bull Racing, their driver situation is both a strength and a looming challenge. While Dr Helmut Marko hails Max Verstappen as the “perfect driver,” that level of excellence also comes with leverage — including contractual escape clauses that could see him walk away if desired.

These performances caught the eye of Christian Horner and Helmut Marko. Red Bull view Lindblad as a potential long-term successor to Max Verstappen, and with rookie FP1 appearance quotas to satisfy in 2025 across two teams, the 17-year-old has the opportunity to step into F1 equipment before his 18th birthday arrives in August.

Ford Performance has partnered with Red Bull Racing for F1's new era of regulations in 2026, but it will remain in the sport only on one condition.