Max Verstappen is currently the most sought-after figure in the world of Formula 1. The Red Bull F1 team has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately. Ever since the allegations of inappropriate behavior came to light, the team’s reputation has suffered a major blow and everything has gone downhill from there.
Christian Horner, the team’s principal, has faced severe criticism and the entire Red Bull group has been under scrutiny for their handling of the Horner situation. In a new development, Horner has brought in lawyers to protect himself from being fired. Meanwhile, former F1 driver, , has cautioned Red Bull about the possibility of losing their star driver, .
There have been rumors linking Verstappen to Mercedes, and during an interview with Sky Germany, Schumacher expressed his belief that Red Bull could lose everything due to the ongoing Horner saga. He believes that the internal structure of the team is currently very fragile, which might push Verstappen to explore other options.
Despite the various rumors surrounding the Red Bull F1 team, Verstappen has remained unaffected and focused on his performance on the track. In the recent Bahrain Grand Prix, he displayed exceptional skills right from the start.
Starting from pole position, Verstappen dominated the race and finished with a staggering lead of over 22 seconds. The second-place driver, , was nowhere near the Dutchman’s level of performance.
Max Verstappen has been a dominant force in Formula 1 under the current regulations. Therefore, it is in Red Bull’s best interest to address the negative publicity surrounding the team as soon as possible. The 26-year-old driver would prefer to be in an environment where he can solely focus on his driving, rather than dealing with the current turmoil within the Austrian outfit.