Report: Red Bull saved Tsolov from debt associated with Alonso.

      "Helmut Marko essentially bought him out from under Alonso's influence."

      Red Bull's upcoming F1 talent, Nikola Tsolov, was reportedly saved from significant financial troubles after Dr. Helmut Marko extricated him from a restrictive deal associated with Fernando Alonso's management system. Recently, Racing Bulls chief Alan Permane referred to the Formula 2 championship leader as the "next in line" for a promotion to Formula 1 within the energy drink-owned organization. However, according to Ralf Bach from f1-insider.com, the Bulgarian's ascension has occurred under considerable financial pressure. "Helmut Marko practically bought him out from Alonso," Bach remarked. "What I've been informed is that he had an extremely limiting contract with the young driver, which still leaves him in debt." Tsolov was part of Alonso’s management system before transitioning to Red Bull’s driver academy. The specific details of the alleged contract remain undisclosed, and neither Alonso nor his management has commented on the matter. Bach noted that Red Bull is "assisting him in any way possible." "Without Red Bull, he would likely be nearly bankrupt, based on what I know," he stated. These claims are particularly notable given Tsolov’s impressive performances in Formula 2. "He’s very quick, rarely makes errors, and drives consistently," Bach added. "Competing under such conditions, essentially with existential concerns, is quite challenging." Tsolov has secured six victories and leads the championship, placing him in a strong position for a Racing Bulls seat should Liam Lawson or Arvid Lindblad depart. Meanwhile, Alonso made news of a different nature in Hungary by introducing his baby son Leonard to Aston Martin staff in the garage for the first time.