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With so many self-inflicted practice shunts and clumsy race collisions, can Alex Albon defy statistics and keep his seat at Red Bull?

On paper, several drivers in (and out of) the F1 paddock are better qualified to support Max Versatppen's charge at Mercedes-AMG - including the fast improving Pierre Gasly who seems to be drawing as much strength from his successor's weakness as his own superior pedigree.

Is another Gasly/Albon swap imminent?

Or is it time to look beyond Red Bull Junior Team alumni? Perez perhaps?