DONE DEAL: Red bull Chief, Horner has signed Verstappen”s Successor as World Champion has Officially terminated his contract after…

Reports have it that Red Bull’s Christian Horner has already found and signed a possible Max Verstappen replacement in the wake of the world champion’s uncertain future.

Verstappen is under contract until 2028, but Aston Martin is reportedly considering him ahead of a potential Aramco takeover, according to German newspaper Bild.

Verstappen is also favored by Mercedes’ Toto Wolff to succeed Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari in 2024.

Though there will be changes to engine regulations in 2026, Verstappen, a three-time champion with Red Bull, is the favorite to win a fourth championship this year.

There are many possible suitors

Alex Albon, a driver for Williams, is reportedly signed by Horner as a possible replacement.

Red Bull is once again interested in Albon after his impressive performances in the previous season.

Other contenders include McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, and there’s speculation about a possible pursuit of Fernando Alonso.

However, former Toro Rosso teammate Carlos Sainz might not be interested, as Ferrari has secured Hamilton.

Red Bull’s decision hinges on Verstappen’s potential departure and the search for a replacement with the capability to compete at the highest level.