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What does Christian Horner’s departure mean for Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull? Ralf Schumacher thinks he knows.
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes that Max Verstappen is seriously considering leaving Red Bull, despite Christian Horner’s departure. The speculation surrounding the future of the four-time world champion has been a hot topic, with strong links to Mercedes emerging. Talks between Verstappen and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff have been confirmed, raising doubts about his Red Bull allegiance. While some suggest that Horner’s exit was to prevent Verstappen from leaving, Schumacher is unsure of the correlation. Despite Verstappen’s desire to stay, the current rebuild of Red Bull could be a decisive factor in his decision to potentially depart. Schumacher emphasizes the challenges Red Bull is facing and predicts that the driver may be contemplating a move elsewhere after observing the team’s recent struggles.
