Red Bull has shown an interest in signing Colton Herta amid the ongoing movement in the Formula 1 driver market, RACER understands. Herta is currently an Andretti Autosport driver, but has an F1 testing deal with McLaren, and is considered a potential option to replace Daniel Ricciardo if the FIA Contract Recognition Board (CRB) rules in favor of Alpine when it meets to discuss Oscar Piastri’s future on Monday. However, the likelihood is that any CRB decision will either see Piastri’s deal with McLaren validated, or lead to Zak Brown’s team paying compensation to Alpine. In either case, the expected outcome is a seat available alongside Esteban Ocon at Enstone. Ricciardo has been...
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