Toto Wolff, the boss of Mercedes, has shared his ideas on rumours that Max Verstappen would possibly depart Red Bull to fill Lewis Hamilton’s spot at Mercedes.
He thinks there’s not a lot purpose for Verstappen to depart Red Bull, however he is not closing the door on a attainable transfer. Wolff is confronted with the massive job of discovering somebody to take over from Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. The seven-time world champion is leaving on the finish of the season to hitch Ferrari.
Some folks assume that the Brackley-based workforce have already got drivers like Verstappen and Fernando Alonson in thoughts to interchange Hamilton. Verstappen, who races for Red Bull and comes from the Netherlands, at present has a contract till 2028.
But, Verstappen’s future with Red Bull has been talked about much more due to the controversy round Christian Horner. Horner, who’s the workforce principal, was cleared of claims that he behaved badly in direction of a lady he works with.
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But then, some personal messages and images which might be stated to be from Horner had been leaked, reviews the Mirror. Because of this, Verstappen’s dad, Jos, has stated that Horner ought to depart. The two of them had been seen having a critical discuss in Bahrain.
Verstappen’s dad has stated that Red Bull shall be ruined by Horner being there. In the center of all this, Verstappen received the primary grand prix of the 2024 season simply. With Red Bull doing so properly, Wolff would not assume the 26 12 months previous will depart anytime quickly.
He stated: “The market is very interesting. For a driver, the most important thing is to be with whoever is fastest, and there is no reason now for Max to leave Red Bull anytime soon. But we’ll see what happens.”
Mercedes’ George Russell appears undaunted in regards to the concept of one other world champ becoming a member of the workforce. He’s bought a deal till the top of 2025 and could have a brand new racing mate then.
Last 12 months, Hamilton did higher than Russell within the giant races, however Russell scored extra factors in his first 12 months at Mercedes. Russell began this season robust, coming in fifth in Bahrain, whereas Hamilton was two spots again as Red Bull and Ferrari took the lead.
Russell believes he can tackle anybody who involves race at Mercedes. He stated: “This is my third season alongside Lewis, the greatest driver of all time. I feel I’ve done a pretty good job alongside him.”
“So whoever were to line up alongside me next year or the years to come I welcome the challenge. I focus on me and I believe I’m good enough to beat anyone on the grid.”