Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has expressed strong views on Sauber’s decision-making process for their 2025 Formula 1 line-up, arguing that it would be “incomprehensible” for the team to choose Valtteri Bottas over Mick Schumacher.

Red Bull taskmaster Helmut Marko gives his opinion on Audi's potential lineup and Mick Schumacher's chances to get an F1 seat

Schumacher’s name has also been mentioned. The 25-year-old could form one-half of an all-German line-up if he joins Sauber ahead of their 2026 rebrand, although the son of legendary seven-time world champion Michael has already been snubbed by a host of teams lately.