Max Verstappen is currently the best F1 driver. Although Lewis Hamilton is a racing legend, the Dutchman has outperformed him in the past three years. At the age of 26, he has achieved almost every F1 record, establishing a legacy. However, the Red Bull team has helped him in this endeavour by providing him with an equally competent car. Further, the RB team invested in the Ducthman since his early days in racing. As a result, he wins race after race with his energy drink-based outfit.
However, earlier this year, things took a peculiar turn. Red Bull boss Christian Horner was embroiled in a sexual misconduct case, which caused internal chaos. The experts believed this power struggle might ruin the Red Bull squad. Further, when Adrian Newey left the team, speculations of Helmut Marko and Max Verstappen following him were raging high. However, the RBR starlet confirmed his future with the Milton Keynes-based squad.
Verstappen Gives A Clear Answer To The Questions About His F1 Future
As the internal mayhem intensified, Mercedes was eager to take advantage of this situation. The team principal, Toto Wolff, publicly admitted wanting Verstappen to drive for the Silver outfit. Further, there were rumors that Mercedes delegates would meet with the three-time world champion after the Miami GP in May. However, later, Wolff explained that Mercedes needs to improve to offer a seat to someone like Verstappen. He admitted that a champion racer like Verstappen only wanted a fast car. The 26-year-old Dutch driver confirmed his desire to stay with Red Bull, but his statement carried a hint of uncertainty. This uncertainty has sparked speculation and rumors that he might consider switching teams.
However, after a couple of remarkable Formula 1 outings, Verstappen has affirmed his future with RBR. During the pre-event conference, the reigning world champion confirmed he wants to stay with the Red Bull team for the 2025 season. He claimed the team is working for the upcoming season to rediscover the domination that seemed to have been lost in recent times. Further, when asked about him abandoning the RB team, he replied that this isn’t how F1 works. The Dutch driver proclaimed he was happy with the team and the extended contract. It all started when Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius expressed his desire to see Verstappen in the Mercedes cockpit. However, the racer has clarified that he is in no mood to leave a strong side. However, if the RBR team struggles in the future, he will have plenty of options to end his contract prematurely.
Toto Wolff Reacts To Verstappen’s ‘Red Bull’ Confirmation
During an interview with OE24 TV, Toto Wolff was asked about Verstappen’s statement. The team boss was unaware of Verstappen’s Red Bull confirmation, so he asked whether the Dutchman really said that.
However, when the interviewer narrated Verstappen’s exact words, Wolff claimed that wasn’t a strong ‘yes’; thus, he wanted to keep the Mercedes seat free for as long as possible. It also suggests that Wolff wants the duo of Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen to drive togethr for the German Marque.
