Reports have emerged suggesting that Max Verstappen could depart from Red Bull this year due to tensions within the team. Verstappen, who has achieved great success with the Austrian outfit since joining them in 2016, winning three world titles, has been the subject of speculation regarding his future. However, these rumors have been dismissed by Red Bull.
The tensions at Red Bull have been fueled by an investigation into inappropriate behavior by team principal Christian Horner. This has caused a fallout between Horner and Verstappen’s father, Jos Verstappen, leading to speculation about Max Verstappen’s potential departure. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has left the door open for the reigning world champion to join the Silver Arrows.
Despite acknowledging that Verstappen’s departure would have an impact on the driver market, Fernando Alonso, a fellow driver, believes there is no chance of such a move happening. When asked why he felt this way, Alonso simply stated that he had a gut feeling that Verstappen would stay with Red Bull.
Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull runs until the end of 2028. However, there are some who believe that he may consider leaving if Adrian Newey, the team’s aerodynamics genius, were to depart. Rumors have circulated about Aston Martin attempting to lure Newey away, which could potentially influence Verstappen’s decision.
Alonso, whose current contract with Aston Martin expires at the end of this year, has been rumored as a possible replacement for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. There have also been reports of Red Bull showing interest in signing Alonso to partner with Verstappen. However, for now, Alonso remains focused on Aston Martin.
Alonso has stated that he is not preoccupied with the busy driver market and is solely focused on racing. He emphasized the need to first decide if he wants to continue racing before considering the best seat for next year. The 42-year-old is not interested in getting caught up in the stress and rumors surrounding the 2025 season.
In the near future, Alonso will need to make a decision about his future in Formula 1. It is likely that he will remain on the grid in 2025 and will be looking for the fastest car available. Fans are hopeful to see Alonso potentially secure a race-winning car for the upcoming season.