Helmut Marko has revealed that Lando Norris was set to drive for Toro Rosso in 2019 before opting to join McLaren instead.
With Perez struggling in the wake of Max Verstappen’s dominant 2023 season, Norris is the favourite to join the Dutchman at some point.
However, there’s a good chance Norris could have driven for Red Bull earlier in his career had he joined Toro Rosso in 2019.“He’s [Norris] definitely a candidate for us,” Marko said. “At Toro Rosso we had already reached an agreement with him, until his manager realised that there was an option for a contract with McLaren.”“Perez is not consistent, he is not always focused,” Marko added. “Perez has a contract until 2024 and Norris until 2025, unfortunately it is that long.
“On the one hand, the Red Bull seat is one of the most sought-after “But on the other, you have Max as an opponent.”
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