'Time will tell if that is the smart move...'
Former F1 star Jolyon Palmer has leapt to Lando Norris ’s defence after rumours that he declined the offer of a Red Bull seat, pointing to Max Verstappen ’s track record of “annihilating” his team-mates.
But he argued that it could prove to be a shrewd move given Verstappen’s history of destroying his team-mates, including the likes of Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon and Sergio Perez.F1 2025 driver line-up: Who is already confirmed for the 2025 grid? “As tempting as a Red Bull seat would be, the way that Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon and Sergio Perez have been annihilated by Verstappen would make anyone think twice about joining a team so galvanised around a superstar driver.”Asked if he was fearful of taking on Verstappen in identical machinery, he said: “I think it’s a longer discussion than just saying that.
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