With F1 teams constantly on the lookout for the next Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton, it is no surprise they will have a few stars waiting in the wings. Mercedes has generated headlines with its gamble on 17-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who could make his F1 debut early after the FIA changed the rules around obtaining a Super Licence. Red Bull has secured the future of Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, and Yuki Tsunoda at their respective teams, but there is still a potential seat should Daniel Ricciardo not get his contract renewed beyond 2024. Teams often want to lock in talent early to prev…
