Max Verstappen has a contractual agreement with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 Formula 1 season. The possible move to Mercedes has been a topic of speculation since the beginning of the 2024 season. The controversy surrounding the situation, along with internal power struggles and politics, has only increased speculation. Many team bosses are closely watching Verstappen, and his father has left the door open to possibilities due to his dissatisfaction with the controversy involving Red Bull. However, it is acknowledged that Verstappen is smart enough not to make a hasty decision to leave his current team.
Red Bull has been consistently successful in Formula 1 in recent years. With their competitive RB20 car this year, they show no signs of slowing down. Taking this into consideration, it would not be in Verstappen’s best interest to leave Red Bull. Despite the rumors, there is no concrete evidence of a meeting between Verstappen and Mercedes during the upcoming Miami GP weekend. It has been reported that Mercedes is prepared to offer an incredible £128m per year to secure the services of the Dutchman. However, the Mercedes team principal clarified that the ongoing turmoil within Red Bull was the main catalyst for speculation. He also mentioned that, although he would love to have Verstappen, the timing is not right as they would need to provide him with a car that matches his potential.
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