With Max Verstappen just one point away from a one-race suspension, there are several drivers who would be chomping at the bit to step in and make their mark

Valtteri Bottas is open to a move to Red Bull should they need another second driver to put alongside Max Verstappen. Bottas is Mercedes’ test and reserve driver after he could not land a full-time seat on the 2025 F1 grid. The Finn had hoped to remain part of the Audi project, but Sauber opted to sign Gabriel Bortoleto instead.

With Max Verstappen just one point away from a one-race suspension, there are several drivers who would be chomping at the bit to step in and make their mark