Until 2021, almost every record was inked by either Lewis Hamilton or Michael Schumacher. However, Max Verstappen re-wrote the record books with a breathtaking portrayal of racing abilities. The Dutchman has been a standout performer, with no one able to match his awe-inspiring skill. While Verstappen has been on the top, Mercedes, on the other hand, has been running through wringers. Despite their contrasting fortunes, there was speculation that the two might come together in the upcoming seasons.
Meanwhile, rumors of Mercedes delegates setting up a meeting with Verstappen & CO. emerged. While Verstappen has dominated at Red Bull, recent turbulence is raising questions. On the other hand, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has accepted that the team cannot sign the three-time world champion.
Mercedes Not Competitive Enough For Max Verstappen
While 2023 was Red Bull’s year of glory, 2024 has brought issues and concerns. Since the start of the season, the squad has been criticized for its internal instability. Adrian Newey’s recent resignation is tied to the power struggle. Furthermore, when Christian Horner was involved in a sexual misconduct case, Max’s father, Jos Verstappen, issued a warning about potential consequences. Helmut Marko’s position was also under threat during the race weekend in Jeddah. Subsequently, the RBR team has lost two out of the last three races, heightening their tension. Consequently, Mercedes targeted Red Bull star Max Verstappen as internal turmoil reached a fever pitch. Toto Wolff has stated openly that he wanted Verstappen to drive for Mercedes. Later, Verstappen clarified that performance is the only currency to hire him, and his future is with Red Bull.
After plenty of verbal exchanges, Wolff has ended the rising rumors. During an interview with Formula Passion, the Mercedes boss acknowledged the team’s lack of competitiveness. He said the reigning world champion would not sit in a problem-ridden W15. Thus, it is almost impossible to attract Verstappen with a car that lacks competitiveness. Further, the Austrian executive gave the example of McLaren showing optimism for the future. Recently. McLaren has throttled its way to victory after improving the F1 car. Ultimately, he explained the minor Canada upgrades as both the vehicles will have new front wings.
Marko Offers Sharp Analysis Of Max Verstappen Weathering Red Bull Turbulence
While internal politics tarnish Red Bull’s on-track domination, Marko has explained how Verstappen manages the situation. The senior advisor said Verstappen had detached himself from the internal turbulence, solely focusing on the racing.
Although the mayhem started at the beginning of the season, it didn’t affect RBR’s performance. However, the chaos has reached the racing circuit lately, as the team has lost two races in the past month. Therefore, Helmut Marko praised the Dutchman for disengaging in the politics.
