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Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko suggests that past “accusations” will prevent Mercedes from replacing Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton with
The recent shocking announcement that Hamilton will switch to Ferrari in 2025 has left Mercedes with a vacant driver position. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff acknowledged the challenging timing of this development, as many top drivers are already locked into contracts. However, he did suggest that contracts could be broken in certain cases if unexpected opportunities arise. While Verstappen is currently contracted with Red Bull until 2028, he did not rule out a future move to Mercedes, indicating that certain adjustments could be made. Nevertheless, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko stated that Verstappen holds a grudge against Mercedes due to past accusations made by the team. Marko also believes that Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is beneficial for Formula 1 and suggests that Hamilton’s lack of confidence in Mercedes played a role in his decision. Additionally, Marko speculates that the transfer may strain the relationship between Wolff and Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur, although Wolff denies this and expresses respect for Vasseur’s actions in the best interest of Ferrari.
