Verstappen before change of team: McLaren heats up rumors!

Verstappen before change of team: McLaren heats up rumors!

A bang shakes the Formula 1 driver camp: Max Verstappen could leave Red Bull at the end of the 2025 season! After an interview with Zak Brown, the managing director of McLaren, speculation is properly heated up. The 53-year-old frankly chatted in the British "Telegraph" about the possible future of the 27-year-old Dutch and left no doubt that he considers a move to Mercedes as likely. "I think he will leave Red Bull at the end of the year. Most likely to Mercedes," said Brown. These statements unsettle Red Bull and provide thrills in the F1 scene.

After a disappointing start to the season in Australia, where Verstappen fell behind the McLaren star Lando Norris, Red Bull's dominance is questionable. Brown also explained that the McLaren form is outstanding this year and that the team could have an advantage in the upcoming major rules of rule after the season. The fear at Red Bull is growing, because the rumors around Verstappen are increasing: Despite the connection between Verstappen and Aston Martin, which is also brought into play again and again, according to Brown, it is unrealistic to take this step because success requires a whole team that takes time.

Verstappen and the power game of the teams

In the past few months, Verstappen has been repeatedly associated with various teams, including Aston Martin and Williams. The current downward trend of Red Bull has only strengthened speculation about its future since the middle of the 2024 season. In view of the upcoming changes of control, the question of whether Mercedes will really do without the possibility is a hot topic. Zak Brown is certain: "They have won the championship seven or eight times in the past ten years. They have stability and it is known that Toto Wolff may move." But Wolff himself emphasized that Verstappen was currently not on the team's radar, since one wanted to concentrate on the current driver line -up.

Max Verstappen is faced with a decisive phase of his career, and the next few months could not be more exciting. While McLaren is still on the upper, it remains to be seen how Verstappen and Red Bull will beat on this battlefield. The enthusiastic fans can be excited to see where the journey for the F1 idol ultimately leads.

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