Max Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028. However, there have been rumors suggesting that the Dutch driver could potentially join Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton, who is set to move to Ferrari.
Hamilton’s surprising move to Ferrari has created a vacancy at Mercedes for the 2025 season. As a result, the team is now searching for a suitable driver to fill the shoes of the seven-time world champion. Verstappen has been considered as a potential candidate for this role on multiple occasions, and he has not denied the possibility of such a move.
Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, has previously mentioned that it is not out of the question for Verstappen to join the team. Hamilton has also shared his thoughts on the matter, acknowledging that his move to Ferrari has opened up the possibility for anything to happen in the sport. However, he has stated that he does not have any additional information regarding these rumors.
Hamilton has also mentioned that Verstappen is on the list of potential candidates to join Mercedes. However, Verstappen is currently under contract with Red Bull until 2028. This raises the question of why he would leave a team that is already performing well for Mercedes in the following season. Therefore, it is unlikely that Verstappen will join Mercedes anytime soon.
Red Bull has played a significant role in Verstappen’s success, helping him win the Drivers’ Championship for the past three seasons. The Dutch driver is currently in his prime while driving for Red Bull. Despite a rumored fallout between Verstappen’s father and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, Verstappen has expressed his satisfaction with driving for the team in Formula 1. However, he has not completely ruled out the possibility of joining Mercedes in the future.
Red Bull has once again developed a strong car for the drivers. Verstappen showed his dominance by leading the FP1 session at the Saudi Arabian GP. If all goes well, he could potentially have a perfect season in 2024. The team is now preparing for the upcoming race weekend and aiming for another dominant victory.