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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

Johnny Herbert goes rogue in pick for second Red Bull seat: ‘He’s very impressive’

Johnny Herbert believes Red Bull should pick Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto for their second seat next year.

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen has committed to Red Bull for 2026 despite links to Mercedes, but the question surrounding the second seat and the poisoned chalice of Verstappen’s teammate remains unanswered.

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