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Max Verstappen has been linked with a switch to Mercedes for several months, with one ex-team owner backing the move to happen.
Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan supports Max Verstappen’s potential move from Red Bull to Mercedes soon. Verstappen has had great success with Red Bull, winning three world championships and over 60 grand prix races since 2016. Key Red Bull figures like Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley are leaving, creating a sense of instability within the team. Rumors of Verstappen’s departure increased due to a power struggle within Red Bull and Toto Wolff’s interest in signing him for Mercedes. Jordan suggests that ongoing changes at Red Bull might push Verstappen towards joining Mercedes in 2026. Mercedes has yet to announce a replacement for Lewis Hamilton alongside George Russell for the 2025 season.
