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Should Max Verstappen join Mercedes? Lewis Hamilton has his say
Lewis Hamilton suggested that Max Verstappen consider joining Mercedes, acknowledging Red Bull’s strengths as a “great team.” Verstappen’s Formula 1 future is a hot topic leading up to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with a packed media session focusing on his team prospects for next year. Despite rumors of an approach from Mercedes, Verstappen reiterated his commitment to Red Bull, and the reported agreement with Mercedes appears to be untrue. Both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli addressed speculation at Silverstone, with Russell confident about his future at Mercedes and Antonelli expressing trust from the team. Hamilton, who spent 12 successful years at Mercedes before moving to Ferrari in 2025, shared his perspective on Verstappen joining Mercedes, emphasizing both teams’ qualities and personnel. Ultimately, Hamilton indicated that he would be interested to see how the situation unfolds.
