Jos Verstappen has responded to the many speculation surrounding Max Verstappen and a possible switch to the Mercedes team. According to the Limburger, his son is currently in the right place, but it is important to look further.
Max Verstappen has been playing a leading role in the rumor circuit in recent weeks. While the situation within Red Bull Racing is still messy and the media is simultaneously speculating that the racing team is lagging behind with its power source for 2026, the three-time world champion is increasingly linked to a possible transfer to Mercedes. A seat at the German formation will become available in 2025 due to the departure of Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari, and it is an open secret that team boss Toto Wolff has his sights on the 26-year-old Dutchman.
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Rumors surrounding Verstappen
Last week the German brought F1 Insider it has emerged that Verstappen’s camp, consisting of father Jos, manager Raymond Vermeulen and the driver himself, are scheduled to meet with Mercedes top management in the days after the Miami Grand Prix to discuss the possibilities. For example, Max Verstappen would impose a number of conditions on a possible switch, and would first want to know for sure to what extent Mercedes has its affairs in order for 2025.
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Look further
In conversation with RaceXpress Jos Verstappen is asked what it is like for him to see such public interest in the three-time world champion: “I think everyone really wants Max, but I think Max is just fine at the moment.” it sounds. “He has a fast car, but yes, we also have to look further. We are also looking at 2026. We let everything happen a bit and we remain very calm and see what will happen.”
