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What was behind the Hamilton/Red Bull F1 soap opera
According to a report in the Daily Mail, Lewis Hamilton’s representative allegedly contacted Red Bull regarding a potential partnership with Max Verstappen before he signed his new contract with Mercedes. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner confirmed that there were conversations about Hamilton joining the team, but Hamilton denied that anyone from his Mercedes team had spoken to Red Bull. Hamilton explained that he had come across an old phone with his old number and found a message from Horner asking to chat at the end of the season. Paddock sources suggest that these conversations were normal and part of teams and drivers exploring their options for the future. It is believed that Hamilton’s father, Anthony, initiated the conversation about Hamilton’s future, leading to Horner reaching out to the seven-time world champion.
