Red Bull’s advisor has given a final decision on the potential transfer of him and Verstappen to Mercedes. Helmut Marko [L], Max Verstappen [C], Toto Wolff [R] (images via IMAGO). Speculations about reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen leaving Red Bull for Mercedes have been circulating in the F1 community in recent weeks. The rumors first emerged when a controversy involving Verstappen’s father meeting the team principal of Mercedes and publicly criticizing Horner came to light. The internal politics and power struggles at Red Bull have caused significant unrest, further fueling the rumors of the Red Bull advisor’s possible suspension. This has also led to speculation about Marko joining Mercedes. Addressing all the rumors, Marko confirmed that he and Max Verstappen will not be moving to Mercedes together.
Max Verstappen has also addressed these speculations in the past, stating that he is currently content with his team and wants to focus on his performance. Although the Mercedes team principal has expressed his willingness to have Verstappen, it appears that this dream will take some time to materialize.
The Saudi Arabia GP has been a topic of debate for some time. Critics argue that Saudi Arabia, which has increased its involvement in sports in recent years, is trying to conceal the issues the nation is facing. Saudi Arabia is notorious for its human rights abuses and related controversies. In recent years, the country has been accused of “sportswashing.” Verstappen, however, seems unfazed by these concerns as he does not want politics to interfere with F1.
Verstappen believes that every country has its own flaws and merits. While F1 as a sport may not change the world, the athletes and individuals involved strive to maintain a positive environment. According to Verstappen, each country has its own culture and beliefs, and he has witnessed positive changes worldwide.