Max Verstappen finally addressed the rumors surrounding a possible move to Mercedes as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton. After the news of Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025 created a stir in the F1 world, speculations about his successor continue to circulate. Among the names mentioned, Red Bull’s Verstappen stands out.
While Red Bull’s advisor had previously stated that Verstappen is happy with the team and has no plans to leave, the statements took a different turn. Recently, Marko stated that he would not prevent the Dutchman from leaving Milton Keynes. Hamilton himself treated these rumors lightly, as it is common for such speculations to arise in the F1 world. To put an end to the escalating situation, Verstappen decided to address the rumors once and for all.
The current world champion emphasized that uncertainty is constant in life and in Formula 1. Verstappen remains calm and expressed his satisfaction with Red Bull. Therefore, the Dutchman is happy to stay in Milton Keynes.
Last month, news broke of an investigation launched against an individual within the team, who was accused of misconduct by a staff member. Red Bull hired an external lawyer to handle the case, and team principal Christian Horner was cleared of the accusations before the Bahrain GP. However, the situation worsened when an anonymous email containing alleged leaked evidence, including Verstappen’s father, was sent to key figures in F1.
In response to harsh criticism of Horner, Max Verstappen defended his father, Jos Verstappen. According to the former F1 driver, Horner’s position within the team is untenable. Jos Verstappen stated that if Horner remains, Red Bull Racing will face a catastrophic outcome in the coming weeks.
Amidst the ongoing controversy, Red Bull has become a target, and Jos Verstappen stated that the current state of the team is detrimental. While opinions on this matter vary, Max Verstappen remains loyal to his father. However, the 26-year-old driver has not yet expressed his personal stance on the issue.
