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Red Bull’s Helmut Marko has revealed what would prevent the team from considering an F1 driver line-up consisting of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
During the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner claimed that Lewis Hamilton had reached out about a potential switch from Mercedes, sparking a debate. However, Hamilton disputed Horner’s claims, and it was revealed that the initial contact came from Hamilton’s father, Anthony. Horner stated that there were no available seats and dismissed the rumors as a non-story. Hamilton recently signed a new two-year contract with Mercedes until the end of 2025. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko also addressed the topic, explaining that financial constraints and existing tension would prevent a Verstappen-Hamilton partnership at Red Bull. Horner also expressed doubts about a Verstappen-Hamilton dynamic, stating that they are happy with their current driver lineup.
