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Red Bull would never sign Lewis Hamilton to partner Max Verstappen due to the tension between the two and cost-related
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner revealed that there had been contact from Lewis Hamilton’s side about a potential move to Red Bull. However, Hamilton denied this, and Horner clarified that it was actually Hamilton’s father, Anthony, who had reached out. Horner and Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, both expressed reservations about a Hamilton-Verstappen partnership, citing team dynamics and financial implications. Despite the speculation, Hamilton ultimately re-signed with Mercedes until the end of 2025. While he admits the Red Bull car is attractive, he is committed to Mercedes and believes that working towards making the Mercedes team successful again would be more fulfilling than simply joining the dominant car. Hamilton values building with his team and beating the competition for his legacy.
