# Bombazo! Horner wants Colapinto with Verstappen and offers him a millionaire contract
In an unexpected turn that shakes the world of Formula 1, Christian Horner, chief of Red Bull Racing, has put his eyes on the young Argentine talent Franco Colapinto, with rumors of a millionaire offer to join the main team with the world champion Max Verstappen. According to information from various media, Horner would have started negotiations with Williams, current Collapint team, to ensure the services of the 21 -year -old pilot for the 2025 season, in what could be a strategic movement to revitalize the Alignment of Red Bull.
Colapinto, who debuted in Formula 1 with Williams at the Italy Grand Prix 2024, has impressed the paddock with solid performances, including an eighth place in Azerbaijan and a tenth in Austin. His freshness, speed and charisma have made him an attractive figure not only on the track, but also commercially, especially in Latin America. Horner, known for his smell to detect talents, sees in the Argentine an opportunity to reinforce the image of Red Bull in the region, backed by sponsors such as Claro, Mercado Libre, Globant and Uber. According to reports, Red Bull would be willing to offer up to 20 million dollars to release Collapint from his contract with Williams, a figure that reflects the potential that Horner sees in it.
However, the road is not simple. Colapinto is contractually linked to Williams in the long term, and although the British team cannot offer a titular seat in 2025 due to the arrival of Carlos Sainz and the continuity of Alex Albon, the head of Williams, James Vowles, has suggested that a assignment could be an option. However, Helmut Marko, an advisor to Red Bull, has made it clear that a loan is not of interest, since the team seeks a total commitment to the pilot. The negotiations, which included key meetings in Austin, Mexico and Brazil, are in an advanced phase, although the final decision will depend on several factors, including the future of Sergio “Czech” Pérez, whose continuity in Red Bull is in doubt after a season of disappointing results.
The possibility of seeing Colapint with Verstappen, a pilot known for being a demanding partner, generates enthusiasm and speculation. Verstappen himself praised the Argentine after the Grand Prix of Mexico, highlighting his “great work” from his arrival at F1. However, the pressure of competing next to the world champion would be a monumental challenge for a rookie like Colapinto. On the other hand, Red Bull also considers pilots of their quarry, such as Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, adding uncertainty to the destiny of the Argentine.
With the boiling pilots and the 2025 season approaching, the future of Colapinto is one of the hottest themes of Formula 1. Will Horner seal this ambitious signing? Time will say it, but the interest of Red Bull in the young Argentine talent is already a recognition of his meteoric promotion in world motoring.
