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Ralf Schumacher advises top F1 drivers to avoid Red Bull despite Verstappen exit

Amidst uncertainty over Max Verstappen's future, Ralf Schumacher advises top F1 drivers to steer clear of Red Bull, calling the team chaotic and lacking communication.

Schumacher stated that Red Bull is not the obvious choice for top talent right now, citing a lack of proper communication and a missing figurehead like Dr. Helmut Marko. He noted that despite the team's engine development efforts, the current setup is a "long-term project" in a messy environment.

With Verstappen frustrated by the new regulations and the RB22 struggling for performance, the German team is reportedly eyeing Charles Leclerc as a potential replacement. However, Schumacher doubts Leclerc would leave a functioning Ferrari for a chaotic Red Bull project.