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Former Red Bull star reveals how close Verstappen came to signing with Mercedes
A former Red Bull F1 driver was convinced Max Verstappen would switch to Mercedes after intense discussions between the teams. Verstappen’s future at Red Bull was uncertain, but he ultimately confirmed he would be staying with the team. Despite this, there was strong interest from Mercedes to sign the Dutch driver. Verstappen currently faces tough competition in the championship race from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Red Bull is also in a period of adjustment under new team principal Laurent Mekies. The future driver lineup alongside Verstappen remains uncertain, with doubts surrounding Yuki Tsunoda’s performance.
