Max Verstappen could earn a more lucrative amount at Mercedes compared to his current salary at Red Bull. The Dutchman has excelled in his career, becoming a highly sought-after driver. If tensions at Red Bull persist beyond the 2024 season, Verstappen may consider exploring other options.
Verstappen has previously expressed that a move to Mercedes was something he believed was necessary. When questioned by the media, he did not deny the possibility of joining the Silver Arrows. However, he made it clear that he would only stay at Red Bull if key people and important factors remained in place. If similar issues to the investigation saga were to occur again, Verstappen would be open to joining another team.
Reports suggest that Mercedes is prepared to offer Verstappen a higher salary than what he currently receives. This could be a tempting proposal for the Dutch driver, considering the success he has achieved with Red Bull. However, Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season.
In 2023, Verstappen won the world championship and earned $55 million, excluding bonuses. In contrast, Hamilton finished third and earned $35 million, excluding bonuses. If rumors about Verstappen’s possible move to Mercedes are true, he may be seeking a significantly higher income.
Verstappen has never shied away from criticizing Formula 1 when he disagrees with its rules and regulations. Recently, he raised concerns about the direction the sport is heading and called for major changes to be implemented by the 2026 season. He hopes to optimize the challenges in Formula 1 for the future.
Una de las principales preocupaciones de Verstappen es el peso de los autos. Él cree que, en lugar de depender de «herramientas y trucos», la Fórmula 1 debería centrarse en reducir el peso de las máquinas. Él sugiere que hay varias formas de abordar este problema y hacer que los autos sean más rápidos.
Las reglas oficiales del chasis para 2026 aún no han sido confirmadas por la Fórmula 1. Si Verstappen sigue abogando por la reducción de peso, el deporte podría considerar incorporar algunos ajustes. Sin embargo, el tiempo se está agotando para que se declaren las nuevas regulaciones, ya que los equipos necesitan tiempo suficiente para desarrollar sus autos para la próxima era de la Fórmula 1.
