Max Verstappen is preparing for his debut at the Nurburgring 24 Hours next weekend with Mercedes.
Juan Pablo Montoya suggests that Red Bull and Ford should step in to prevent Max Verstappen from racing Mercedes machinery in GT3 competition, citing concerns about promoting a direct Formula 1 rival.
Verstappen has been participating in GT3 endurance racing with Mercedes-AMG, raising questions about the optics of supporting a rival manufacturer while representing Red Bull in F1.
Montoya highlights the potential conflict of interest, especially with Ford being Red Bull’s engine partner and the intense competition between Mercedes and Red Bull in Formula 1.
He proposes that Verstappen should race a Ford GT3 car instead of a Mercedes to avoid promoting a competitor on the GT circuit.
The situation is complicated by the ongoing rumors linking Verstappen to a possible move to Mercedes in F1, adding to the sensitivity of his involvement with Mercedes in GT racing.
