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How Mercedes finally got Max Verstappen on board
Mercedes have successfully enlisted four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen to join their brand.
Verstappen, a key driver for Red Bull, is gearing up for the 2026 season equipped with Red Bull’s new power units developed in collaboration with Ford.
Despite Mercedes’ pursuit of Verstappen in recent years, he confirmed his loyalty to Red Bull for the 2026 season, in alignment with his existing contract through 2028.
A partnership has now emerged between Mercedes and Verstappen’s GT3 racing team, which will be rebranded as Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing.
The team is poised to compete in the Pro Class of the GT World Challenge Europe, a significant advancement from their Gold Cup victory last year.
