Following the announcement of Lewis Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari (in 2025), more and more voices in the F1 world are talking about a possible collaboration between Max Verstappen and Mercedes, but the world champion says that “something crazy” has to happen. break up with Red Bull.

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Max Verstappen: “I have no reason to leave Red Bull / It would be strange not to be at my father’s side”

Despite the recent rumors and scandal at Red Bull (Verstappen’s father called for boss Christian Horner to be suspended after he was cleared of “inappropriate behaviour”), Max says he is not considering leaving the Austrian team.

“I am satisfied with the team. As long as we have good performances, I have no reason to leave. For me, the main thing is not to disturb. It didn’t affect us in Bahrain.

I’m just focusing on the driving side and I think that’s the most important thing for the team at the moment. My job is to achieve good results on the track

We have to stop this kind of thing (scandals – no) race by race because it is not good for the team. It would take something crazy to do that (for him to leave Red Bull at the end of the season – no).

My dad, as far as I know him from karting, is very open and not a liar, I’m sure of that. My father and I are very close. We call each other every day. I can’t see myself in F1 without them (his father and manager not) by my side.

It doesn’t matter if you’re on one side or the other. As my father’s son, it would be weird not to be on his side…but I’m focused on performance. I want to have a calm working atmosphere, regardless of who is in the team” – Max Verstappenquoted by Reuters and AFP.

Max Verstappen won the first race of the season in Bahrain and this weekend he will compete at the street circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Formula 1 – Tournament table of pilots

1. Max Verstappen – RedBull 26 points

2. Sergio Perez – RedBull 18

3. Carlos Sainz – Ferrari 15

4. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari 12

5. George Russell – Mercedes 10

6. Lando Norris – McLaren 8

7. Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes 6

8. Oscar Piastri – McLaren 4

9. Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin 2

10. Lance Stroll – Aston Martin 1 etc.

Formula 1 – rating of constructors

1. RedBull 44 points

2. Ferrari 27

3. Mercedes 16

4. McLaren 12

5. Aston Martin 3

6. Sauber strike 0

7. HAAS 0

8. RB Honda 0

9. Williams 0

10. Alpine Renault 0.

What the 2024 Formula 1 season will look like

1) Deputy from Bahrain / March 2 / The winner is Max Verstappen

2) Deputy from Saudi Arabia / March 9 / Jeddah

3) Member of Parliament of Australia / March 24 / Albert Park circuit

4) Deputy from Japan / April 7 / Suzuka

5) Deputy from China / April 21 / Shanghai

6) Miami MP / May 5 / Miami International Autodrome

7) Deputy from Emilia-Romagna / May 19 / Imola

8) Deputy from Monaco / May 26 / Monaco

9) Canadian MP / June 9 / Gilles Villeneuve, Monteal

10) Deputy from Spain / June 23 / Barcelona, ​​Montmelo

11) Deputy from Austria / June 30 / Spielberg

12) British MP / July 7 / Silverstone

13) Deputy from Hungary / July 21 / Hungaroring

14) Deputy from Belgium / July 28 / Spa-Francorchamps

15) Deputy from the Netherlands / August 25 / Zandvoort

16) Deputy from Italy / September 1 / Monza

17) Deputy from Azerbaijan / September 15 / Baku

18) MP of Singapore / September 22 / Marina Bay

19) Member of the US Parliament / October 20 / Texas, Austin

20) MP from Mexico / October 27 / Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez

21) São Paulo MP / November 3 / Interlagos

22) Las Vegas MP / November 23 / Las Vegas Strip Circuit

23) Deputy of Qatar / December 1 / Lusail

24) Deputy of Abu Dhabi / December 8 / Yas Marina.