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Jos Verstappen claims there is no truth to the rumours that his son Max is set to join Mercedes.
Jos Verstappen has dismissed rumors of his son Max joining Mercedes as pure fantasy, despite claims made by former Dutch pit reporter Jack Plooij on local television. Plooij alleged that he heard the news directly from Jos but Verstappen denied it publicly. The speculation surrounding the Red Bull Racing superstar’s future is intense, particularly after Plooij’s account of his conversation with Jos. Despite Plooij’s insistence, Jos refuted the claims and suggested Plooij might need his hearing checked. The uncertainty around Max Verstappen’s future is fueled by his struggles with the new engine regulations and his dissatisfaction with the changes in Formula 1. Verstappen has expressed his displeasure with the new formula, hinting at a possible retirement from the sport due to his passion for motorsport and the lack of enjoyment he currently experiences.
