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Max Verstappen has ruled out leaving Red Bull in the short term amid interest from Formula 1 rivals Mercedes, citing that he is working with the team on next season. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has been open on several occasions that Verstappen represents his leading candidate to replace Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton from 2025. The German […]
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has openly expressed that Max Verstappen is their top choice to potentially replace Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari by 2025. The pursuit of Verstappen intensified when Mercedes CEO Ola Kallenius mentioned that Verstappen would fit well in their team. However, Verstappen has firmly stated before the Austrian Grand Prix that he is fully committed to Red Bull Racing and not considering offers from other teams. He emphasized the importance of having a competitive car in the future and highlighted their ongoing efforts to improve performance. When directly asked if he would stay with Red Bull in 2025, Verstappen did not confirm it explicitly but emphasized their focus on developing a competitive car for next season. Verstappen dismissed the idea of switching teams, emphasizing his long-term contract, satisfaction with Red Bull, and their continued efforts to address performance issues.
