Crimson Bull’s Max Verstappen has been linked with a transfer to Mercedes in current months and Juan Pablo Montoya believes these talks are already taking place.
Max Verstappen has been linked with a transfer to Mercedes in current months. (Picture: Getty)
Ex-Formulation 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Max Verstappen will depart Crimson Bull and can already be having conversations with Mercedes. The four-time world champion has been linked with a transfer to the Silver Arrows workforce, with Toto Wolff an enormous fan of the 28-year-old.
Mercedes tried to recruit Verstappen earlier than his Formulation 1 profession kicked off, with Crimson Bull beating them to his signature. Wolff has current performed down any speak of his workforce making a transfer for Verstappen come the tip of the season, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli making quick begins to the marketing campaign.
“Now, I really imagine that no matter occurs, they’re going to lose him. Max goes to wish to be at Mercedes subsequent yr… I believe that dialog has already began.
“Final yr, [their talks] weren’t even over but. However I wouldn’t be shocked if the possibilities of Max being at Crimson Bull subsequent yr are very slim.”
Max Verstappen has made it clear he isn’t proud of Crimson Bull automobiles this season. (Picture: Getty)
Nonetheless, Mercedes chief Wolff has performed down any hypothesis of a transfer for Verstappen, regardless of holding talks with the Dutch driver again in 2025.
Talking to PA, Wolff mentioned: “Somebody mentioned that the Max discussions will ultimately come again on the desk once more. However no, there usually are not any Max discussions.
“I couldn’t be happier with the 2 drivers that we have now. The positioning of the 2, with the age hole and the way it aligns nicely with our technique, means there usually are not any discussions.
“I respect Damon tremendously. I learn his ebook, and I can relate to many issues in his life. And he’s a world champion, and there usually are not many that may say that.
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“However on that exact matter, I would not have mentioned it that method as a result of George has been with us since 2017 and there’s no purpose why that should not hold going till 2037.
“The Max to Mercedes factor for now shouldn’t be on. The state of affairs is totally clear. We’ve got clear contracts with each drivers.”
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