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Red Bull ‘terrified’ over pivotal Verstappen decision
Red Bull’s F1 team is anxious about the uncertain future of their star driver Max Verstappen amid rumors of a potential move to Mercedes.
Verstappen’s struggles with Red Bull this season have fueled speculations about a switch to the rival team, as he falls behind in the championship race.
Despite his previous successes, the Dutch driver is facing a tough competition this year, trailing behind the leader Oscar Piastri by a significant margin.
The team dynamics at Red Bull seem to be deteriorating, with Verstappen expressing frustration over the performance of the RB21 car and key personnel departures.
The recent firing of Christian Horner has added more complexity to the situation, raising questions about the team’s strategies to retain Verstappen.
As talks about his future intensify, the F1 community awaits the upcoming races to see whether Verstappen will stay with Red Bull or make a groundbreaking switch to Mercedes.
