Max Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028. However, there are rumors that the Dutch driver could potentially join Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton, who is about to move to Ferrari.
Hamilton’s surprising move to Ferrari created a vacancy at Mercedes for the 2025 season. As a result, the team is now looking for a suitable driver to fill the seven-time world champion’s place. Verstappen has been considered as a possible candidate for this role on several occasions, and he has not denied the possibility of such a move.
Toto Wolff, the head of Mercedes team, has previously mentioned that it is not out of the question for Verstappen to join the team. Hamilton has also shared his thoughts on the matter, acknowledging that his move to Ferrari opened up the possibility of anything happening in the sport. However, he stated that he does not have additional information about these rumors.
Hamilton also mentioned that Verstappen is on the list of possible candidates to join Mercedes. However, Verstappen is currently under contract with Red Bull until 2028. This raises the question of why he would leave a team that is already performing well to join Mercedes next season. Therefore, it is unlikely that Verstappen will join Mercedes anytime soon.
Red Bull has played a significant role in Verstappen’s success, helping him win the Drivers’ Championship in the last three years. The Dutch driver is currently at his peak while driving for Red Bull. Despite rumors of disagreements between Verstappen’s father and Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner, Verstappen has expressed his satisfaction in driving for the team in Formula 1. However, he has not completely ruled out the possibility of joining Mercedes in the future.
Red Bull once again developed a strong car for the drivers. Verstappen showed his dominance by leading the FP1 session at the Saudi Arabia GP. If everything goes well, he could potentially have a perfect season in 2024. The team is now preparing for the next race weekend and aiming for another dominant victory.
