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Verstappen ‘close’ to Mercedes deal as Ferrari provide Sainz update – RacingNews365 Review
Johnny Herbert has suggested that Max Verstappen is close to finalizing a deal with Mercedes amidst speculations surrounding his future at Red Bull. Carlos Sainz is set to return to racing at the Australian Grand Prix after missing the previous round in Saudi Arabia due to illness. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been cleared of allegations of interference in incidents from last year’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Mercedes has bolstered its technical team by signing former Ferrari Chief Designer Simone Resta among others. Nikita Mazepin successfully appealed EU sanctions imposed on him following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Toto Wolff is urged to consider selecting Kimi Antonelli as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for the upcoming season. Be sure to check out RacingNews365’s YouTube channel for top-notch F1 videos, news, podcasts, and analysis from their expert team throughout the year!
