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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has hit back at Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff’s pursuit of Max Verstappen, citing the team
Mercedes is considering options to replace Lewis Hamilton, who is bound for Ferrari in 2025, with Verstappen being at the top of Toto Wolff’s list. Verstappen’s contract runs until 2028, but speculation about his future has increased due to an investigation into Christian Horner’s behavior. Despite this, Horner denies that Verstappen will leave Red Bull in 2025. Wolff is publicly trying to persuade Verstappen to switch to Mercedes, despite their recent struggles on the track. Horner advises Wolff to focus on Mercedes’ performance rather than trying to unsettle Red Bull. The ongoing speculation about driver movements continues to create noise in the F1 world, with Horner emphasizing the importance of team dynamics and performance over contractual obligations.
