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Jos Verstappen made headlines in Austria by hitting out at Christian Horner and has now suggested Max’s departure from the Red Bull team is not out of the equation.
Jos Verstappen has not ruled out the possibility of his son Max switching to Mercedes for the 2025 Formula 1 season, with an altercation between Jos Verstappen and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner being a hot topic of conversation in Austria. According to the former F1 driver, Horner did not want Verstappen senior to take part in a ‘Legends Parade’ at the circuit, causing tension between the pair to resurface. Asked about his son’s future with Red Bull, Verstappen Sr. stated that there is much uncertainty and he preferred not to elaborate further on the matter. Despite Max’s existing contract with Red Bull until 2028, there have been rumors of a potential move to Mercedes, a possibility supported by Toto Wolff’s keen interest in signing the Dutch driver. Verstappen Sr. acknowledged the possibility of Max joining Mercedes, hinting at a potential shift in allegiance. Moreover, on a high note, Max’s impressive performance in Austria, including securing sprint pole position, was commended by his father as a strong showing for the upcoming race, expressing satisfaction with the outcome.
