Max Verstappen has discussed his plans for Red Bull Racing in the future.

Amid rumors that he could replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, Max Verstappen has threatened to leave Red Bull.

Red Bull has been in the news a lot these past few weeks due to Christian Horner’s probe into claims of inappropriate behavior.

The head of the Red Bull team has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and an internal probe headed by a “specialist lawyer from outside the company” cleared him.

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko is reportedly the focus of an investigation and may face disciplinary action if found guilty, which has further escalated the chaos.

After securing pole position ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah, Verstappen responded to the news by implying that if Marko leaves the team, he might not be racing for Red Bull anymore.

He declared: “We will have a major issue at Red Bull if Helmut Marko leaves. Regarding Helmut, I am really proud of what we have accomplished together. It covers a great deal of ground.

“I have always told everyone on the team, including the higher-ups, how much I adore him and how important he is to my decision-making for the team’s future.”

“It is a team effort and it is very important that we keep the key people together,” Verstappen went on. “It is very important that he stays within the team, including everybody else.” Because I believe that what I have said to the team, if such a crucial pillar disappears, that will not be good for my circumstances either.

“In my opinion, Helmut must stay. He and Dietrich [Mateschitz] formed this team from the beginning, and he has always shown a great deal of loyalty to the group and to each individual member, ensuring that everyone would retain their positions from the past.

Additionally, I believe it is crucial that you show the man a great deal of respect forwhat he has done, which relates to honesty and loyalty, so it’s critical that he remains a member of the team.

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In response to rumors that he was considering a transfer from Red Bull to Mercedes, Max Verstappen has responded.

Lewis Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes to Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season was confirmed last month.

At Ferrari, the seven-time world champion of Formula 1 will drive beside Charles Leclerc.

Many drivers have been developed connected to a move to Mercedes since the news was confirmed, including Fernando Alonso, Alexander Albon, Carlos Sainz, and Oscar Piastri.

The Red Bull star Verstappen was also connected to a transfer to the Silver Arrows last week after his father Jos was spotted having a conversation with Toto Wolff.

Before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah this coming weekend, Verstappen was questioned about whether he would stay until the end ofVertappen’s possible joining of current Mercedes driver George Russell for the upcoming season was also questioned. “Any team wants to have the best driver lineup possible,” the British man stated. And Max is the best driver on the grid at the moment. Thus, any team would without a doubt seize the opportunity to sign Max.

“More on the other side, his side and Red Bull’s side, is the question. There is obviously a lot going on there. We have no idea what really goes on behind closed doors, and in the end, it is none of our concern at this time.

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According to Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko, Mercedes is anticipated to get in touch with Max Verstappen to take Lewis Hamilton’s place.

Prior to the 2025 season, it was confirmed last month that Hamilton will switch from Mercedes to Ferrari.

Charles Leclerc and the seven-time Formula 1 world champion will be the team’s teammates.

Ever since the confirmation of the news, all eyes have been on Hamilton’s potential replacement at Mercedes.

Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz, Fernando Alonso, Alexander Albon, and others have all been connected to the soon-to-be open position.

Even though Marko had a long-term contract at Red Bull, he was questioned about Mercedes’s possible attempt to entice Verstappen to leave.

The Austrian news source Kronen Zeitung stated that the 80-year-olddeclared: “I’d be shocked if they hadn’t.

However, Max is a really devoted driver.

Marko said of Hamilton, “Lewis is an exceptional driver.”

“They will have to stick with him through to the very end if they give him a car that can win [races] or even a World Championship, so just jump over their shadow.”

Verstappen won the Bahrain race on Saturday with ease, finishing ahead of Ferrari’s Sainz and Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez.

The Dutchman had a very dominant season last year, winning 19 of 22 races.

Marko said, “There are also route-specific parameters,” in response to the question of whether Verstappen could achieve the same outcomes this year. It’s going to be hard to win if you don’t get pole in Singapore or Monaco.

Although the competition has gotten closer, that is not our aim; of course, we want to come close to this ideal outcome. The championship is what we want to achieve.

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which will be held in Jeddah the following weekend, will mark the return of Formula One.

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It has been reported that Max Verstappen’s father, Jos Verstappen, has informed friends that his son might be required to leave Red Bull.

Toto Wolff, the head of Mercedes, is reported to have had a meeting with Jos, raising rumors that the Dutchman is being pursued to succeed Lewis Hamilton.

According to The Telegraph, Jos made it plain that his son might quit Red Bull if the conflict with Christian Horner isn’t settled.

In response to inquiries regarding his conversation with Jos following the race, Wolff said, as reported by F1-Insider, “I have known Jos for 25 years – with ups and downs and I simply congratulated on his son’s achievement.” Max is traveling through his own galaxy.

The question of whether Verstappen could join the squad was then put to Wolff, and