Red Bull ‘approach Lando Norris & Charles Leclerc’ with F1 duo tipped to replace Sergio Perez.. and maybe Max Verstappen
LANDO NORRIS and Charles Leclerc have held talks over signing for Red Bull, according to reports.
The team are currently dominating F1 with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez the top two in the driver standings.
But the duo could soon leave with the Mexican’s contract up at the end of the 2024 season.
Meanwhile, Verstappen has previously hinted he could retire when his deal expires in 2028.
Reports in Italy state that Red Bull are looking it to recruit a new driver for the 2025 campaign.
And both Norris and Leclerc have been approached.
The Brit is supposedly highly-rated by Red Bull chiefs and was close to joining them before penning a deal at McLaren.
Norris’ contract runs until 2025 and he reportedly has plans to remain there.
Meanwhile, Leclerc sits seventh in the standings and has podiumed just twice this campaign.
With his contract up in 2024, there has been speculation he could replace Perez.
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Suggestions have also been made that Leclerc could be growing frustrated at Ferrari’s disappointing start to the season.
The 25-year-old has been linked with taking Lewis Hamilton‘s spot at Mercedes should he step away from F1.
Yuki Tsunoda is also an option for Red Bull after impressing at sister team AlphaTauri this year.