Red Bull: Max Verstappen Confirms 2025 Future After Speculations of Mercedes Move

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen cleared the air relating to his future in Formula 1.

The reigning three-time world champion, linked to a transfer to Mercedes in 2025, seems to have dominated out a switch to the Brackley-based outfit when requested if he would stay with Red Bull subsequent season.

“Yes, we’re already also working on next year’s car. When you’re very focused on that, that means that you’re also driving for the team,” the Dutchman stated throughout a press convention forward of the Austrian Grand Prix. 

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Despite his contract with Red Bull lasting till the tip of 2028, Mercedes has reportedly tried to lure Verstappen with a staggering $160 million yearly wage.

Verstappen additionally dominated out a transfer even when Red Bull have been to expertise a future efficiency drop. 

“I don’t think that’s how Formula One works, where then suddenly you could say, well, bye, guys. You know, it’s not how it works. I have a long contract with the team. I’m very happy where I’m at,” he assured.

Verstappen acknowledges risk from rival crew

For the primary time in two years, Red Bull doesn’t have the clear-cut finest automotive on the grid, as McLaren’s MCL38 has managed to catch up by going toe-to-toe with the RB20.

“At the moment, of course, it’s very tight, but we are working very well as a team to try and improve more,” Verstappen admitted. 

Since claiming his first profession win on the Miami Grand Prix, Lando Norris has completed in second place in all subsequent races besides in Monaco, the place he positioned fourth. The British driver additionally claimed pole place within the current Spanish Grand Prix.  

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