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.