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The Dutchman has responded to reports that Lewis Hamilton was potentially lined up for a drive with Red Bull, which would have meant pairing with his old championship rival.
Max Verstappen responded to reports of Red Bull holding talks with Lewis Hamilton about joining the team, saying that it doesn’t matter because it’s not happening. He stated that there’s no point in making up stories if it’s not true and mentioned that there are many other great drivers on the grid. Verstappen added that sometimes things just don’t work out like that and that he doesn’t want to put the focus solely on Lewis. Hamilton recently announced a new deal with Mercedes, extending his contract until 2025, alongside his teammate George Russell.
