Helmut Marko is convinced that Max Verstappen will stay with Red Bull Racing and add to his team championship. In an interview with Sport Bild, the Red Bull advisor pointed out Verstappen’s loyalty and gratitude as the key features that will probably see him respecting the contract with Milton Keynes clothing, which lasts until the end of 2028.
Speculations on Verstappen’s future have grown and reports suggest Mercedes“Target =” _ blank “REL =” Nooperr Noreferrer “Data-is-Stilizer =” False “> Aston Martin could offer a billion pound agree Bull’s belief suggests that the move is unlikely.
Aston Martin also claimed that their current driver’s band Fernando Alonso and Lance walk It is contracted by the end of 2026, not leaving a immediate free place. However, the transition of Lewis Hamilton 2024 in Ferrari, despite the existing contract, showed that such moves were not unprecedented.
Asked about Verstappen’s chances of leaving Red Bull, Marko claimed confidence in the Dutchman. He refrained from discussing contractual specificities, but stressed that Red Bull Max Verstappen would provide a competitive car in 2025. Mark noted that Verstappen’s loyalty and appreciation of a team as a top quality that would probably ensure that he continued with them. In an interview in December with a sporting season at the final of the season, Verstappen himself expressed his satisfaction with the Red Bull, although he did not completely exclude the future move.
Asked about the prospect of Max Verstappen to move away from the Red Bull, Marko replied:
“I do not comment on the contents of the contract, but in any case, we are convinced that we can provide Max a good car. Our engineers have made good progress with the data. We are optimistic.”
Categorically wondered about Mercedes’ interests in the Dutchman, Marko said:
“It’s all okay and good, but Max has a contract with us by the end of 2028.”
He added:
“Especially because I know how loyal and grateful to the Red Bull is. Therefore, there will be a Red Bull driver in 2026 as a five -time world champion.”
Toto Wolff acknowledges the courtship of Max Verstappen for a potential move to Mercedes
Toto Wolff revealed that Mercedes talked about a potential move with Max Verstappen, but explained that no concrete plan had never come true. The Austrian explained that Verstappen had pledged to continue with the Red Bull, under the contract until 2028. Wolff added that Mercedes eventually decided to sign Kimi Antonelli As a replacement of Lewis Hamilton, expressing confidence in young talents and expectation for a new partnership.
Asked about Mercedes’ talks with Verstappen in an exclusive interview with Auto Motor und Sport, Marko said:
“There was never a plan [to sign Verstappen]. We always talked and kept the communication line open. At some point he said he wanted to stay where he was now because it was felt right toward him. And I said we would go with Kima because it also felt right for us. And now we’ll see where it takes us. “
During the 2024 season, Aston Martin and Mercedes were associated with Max Verstappen, which caused speculation about his future. Glepa season 2025 could see this narrative develop further, encouraged by Verstappen frustration with Red Bull’s appearance and a team of team 2024. His ambiguous comments about hesitation to predict the future just added a intrigue. Despite the rumors, Verstappen remains convinced of his position in the Red Bull, and the driver and team confirm their commitment to each other.
Edited by Luke Koshi
