Pink Bull says it “can not afford” for there to be a giant hole between its two drivers subsequent yr, as Sergio Perez faces rising stress to finish this marketing campaign on a excessive.
The Milton Keynes-based squad has already misplaced the lead within the constructors’ championship to McLaren and is in peril of conceding second place too with Ferrari now simply 34 factors behind.
It isn’t misplaced on Pink Bull that its plight has not been helped by Perez failing to contribute as a lot because the group would have favored, along with his 144 factors tally up to now this yr properly adrift of Max Verstappen’s 331.
Perez was given a keep of execution over his place within the squad following the summer time break, with the group hopeful he might ship extra at venues he was higher at. Nonetheless, issues haven’t been splendid, particularly after he misplaced a possible podium end in Baku following a late crash with Carlos Sainz.
With Liam Lawson slotted in as alternative for Daniel Ricciardo at RB to judge his potential in being a Pink Bull candidate for 2025, it’s clear that the group is evaluating one of the simplest ways ahead.
Pink Bull group principal Christian Horner says the necessity to perceive what choices it has out there has grow to be crucial, as a result of the title struggle will seemingly be even more durable subsequent yr.
And, with the distinction between the main positions within the constructors’ championship being round $9 million – Pink Bull wants no reminding that having a second driver who prices it one or two locations is dear.
“We desperately want solutions,” Horner advised Autosport about its driver scenario.

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“I feel if you have a look at our opponents, Ferrari will likely be robust subsequent yr, with [Lewis] Hamilton and [Charles] Leclerc. Plus McLaren with [Lando] Norris and [Oscar] Piastri is a powerful line-up.
“We have to ensure that with each of our drivers, that there is not a giant hole between them as a result of you may’t afford to have that.”
Lawson’s prospects for a possible transfer as much as Pink Bull, ought to he impress within the remaining races this yr, have elevated with rookie drivers in trend as soon as once more in F1.
With Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto impressing a lot, groups definitely appear extra open-minded about placing children in as soon as once more.
Pink Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko advised Speedweek in his most up-to-date column: “The GP appearances of Oliver Bearman and particularly Franco Colapinto have proven that the kids are prepared for the step up, and that the previous philosophy of some group bosses, which you could solely promote drivers with three or 4 years of expertise to a high group, is outdated.
“Mercedes has now confirmed this with its driver choice, simply as Red Bull Racing has carried out a number of instances previously.
“So you may depend on the youth. There’s a sure threat, however it’s manageable and it’s price it.”