But the picture at Racing Bulls is less rosy. Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson could reunite<\/a>, an outcome that may not satisfy Helmut Marko given that neither driver has met expectations when given a chance at the top team. <\/p>\n DRIVERSYEARSRACESVER and TSU2025 (ongoing)15VER and LAW20252VER and PER2021-2490VER and ALB2019-2026VER and GAS201912Red Bull\u2019s last five F1 driver line-ups<\/p>\n There are some reservations over Arvid Lindblad<\/a>, who has been a little inconsistent as a Formula 2 rookie. Combine this with the uncertainty over Max Verstappen\u2019s future<\/a>, and one can understand why Red Bull are eyeing external candidates.<\/p>\n Chalerm Yoovidhya could give Alex Albon a \u2018major payday\u2019 at Red Bull<\/p>\n On Monday, Motorsport Italia revealed that Red Bull have resumed talks with Alex Albon<\/a>. While unlikely, a 2026 transfer isn\u2019t impossible.<\/p>\n Albon is under contract at Williams until the end of 2027<\/a>, having signed an extension last year. But the same outlet say that high-profile Red Bull shareholder Chalerm Yoovidhya could \u2018facilitate financial compensation\u2019.<\/p>\n Yoovidhya has been leading the push to sign Albon<\/a>, his fellow Thai. The two-time podium-finisher made his debut for Toro Rosso in 2019 before a swift promotion to Red Bull<\/a>.<\/p>\n For all the buzz, Hadjar was \u2018highly resistant\u2019 to joining Red Bull<\/a> until recently, which leaves lingering questions over his readiness.<\/p>\n Albon<\/a> only survived alongside Verstappen for 18 months and dropped off the grid when Sergio Perez arrived. While he\u2019s flourished at Williams since 2022, there\u2019s a temptation to earn a \u2018major payday\u2019 by making a comeback. <\/p>\n Where does Alex Albon stand on going back to Red Bull?<\/p>\n It was reported in August that Albon has \u2018little interest\u2019 in returning to Red Bull<\/a>. As Motorsport IT explain, taking on Verstappen has been the most punishing job in F1 in recent years.<\/p>\n What\u2019s more, swapping Williams for Red Bull would be riskier than it has been in recent years. James Vowles\u2019 squad will be powered by the highly-rated Mercedes engine, while Mekies is overseeing Red Bull\u2019s first in-house power unit.<\/p>\n Guenther Steiner says Albon has been \u2018fiery\u2019 over the radio<\/a> at times, impatient at operational mistakes from Williams<\/a>. But he\u2019s frustrated because he knows how strong the team, who have leapt up to fifth in the standings this year, can be.<\/p>\n![\"Alex](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2236533915-1024x683.jpg\")
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