P1racenews AI automatic summary:
According to respected Swiss newspaper Blick, Verstappen is on the Italian giant’s shortlist with Lewis Hamilton on the way out at Maranello.
Lewis Hamilton has stated that he will stay at Ferrari for 2027, but the question remains whether Ferrari shares the same sentiment. Despite being under contract at Maranello for 2027, rumors persist about Hamilton not being in a red racing suit next year. Ferrari reportedly has a shortlist for potential replacements, including Carlos Sainz, Ollie Bearman, and Max Verstappen. Verstappen’s potential move to Ferrari is gaining attention, especially with his reported exit clause from Red Bull if he’s not in the top two in the championship by the summer break. Ferrari’s chairman, John Elkann, is reportedly involved in the pursuit of Verstappen, signaling a potential shift away from Hamilton in the future. The upcoming 2026 Silly Season promises to be one filled with excitement and speculation in the world of Formula 1.
