Christian Horner has already decided who he wants to replace Sergio Perez

Christian Horner's reported interest in bringing Fernando Alonso to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull has raised concerns within the Formula 1 community. With Verstappen's position seemingly secure and Sergio Perez's future uncertain, Horner's alleged preference for Alonso has sparked speculation about the team's driver lineup for the next season.

However, former Caterham F1 team principal Christijan Albers has warned against pairing Alonso and Verstappen together, describing it as a potential disaster. Albers believes that Alonso's competitive spirit and Verstappen's own determination could create a volatile dynamic within the team. He suggests that Alonso could only join as a replacement for Verstappen, rather than as his teammate. Albers's comments reflect apprehensions about the compatibility of two strong personalities in the same team, particularly in light of Alonso's renowned competitiveness. Despite any potential reassurances about Alonso's temperament, Albers remains skeptical about the feasibility of such a partnership.