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Ferrari Formula 1 boss Frederic Vasseur has admitted that the marque would be “thrilled” to sign Max Verstappen, but he
Max Verstappen had an exceptional season, winning a record-breaking 19 races and securing his third consecutive Drivers’ title with Red Bull’s RB19 car. With a total of 53 career victories, he now ranks third on the all-time F1 list, all achieved while driving for Red Bull since 2016. Despite his success and his contract with Red Bull until 2028, Verstappen did not dismiss the possibility of a move to Ferrari in an interview last year, acknowledging the team’s incredible history and competitiveness. Ferrari team boss, Frederic Vasseur, praised Verstappen’s performance, considering him to be on another level compared to his competitors. However, Vasseur stated that there was no need to discuss the prospect of Verstappen joining Ferrari, jokingly mentioning his long contract with Red Bull. Ferrari is determined to bounce back from a challenging season and plans to make significant changes to their car, aiming to compete regularly with Red Bull by altering 95% of its components.
