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Red Bull sent Max Verstappen exit warning as former Alpine boss targets team takeover – RacingNews365 Review
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has warned Red Bull about the potential consequences of losing Max Verstappen to Mercedes. Rumors of Verstappen’s switch to Mercedes gained momentum after reports of negotiations between the two parties surfaced. Meanwhile, former F1 team boss Otmar Szafnauer is contemplating a buyout of the Alpine F1 team as he eyes a return to the frontline in Formula 1. Lando Norris impressed during the 2025 F1 British Grand Prix Free Practice 2 at Silverstone, securing the top spot. Despite Norris’ strong performance, he cautions McLaren to watch out for surprise contender Ferrari at the British GP. Additionally, Alpine has appointed Steve Nielsen as the managing director, a key role overseeing the team’s operations starting in September.
