Ralf Schumacher believes the Dutch driver will soon end his future.
Max Verstappen is rumored to the wheel of Mercedes. Aop
Former F1 driver and current German Sky Sports expert Ralf Schumacher believes that Max Verstappen The future of Red Bull will become clear soon.
According to Schumacher, Verstappen’s decision on the future or departure may be ahead immediately after the summer break of the F1 season.
Formulas summer break is 4-28 August.
The estimate is based on Red Bull’s internal instability and the fact that the championship opportunities for the current season do not meet the expectations of the Dutch.
“I think it is clear that if Verstappen remains, he will not only be left for the season 2026. Otherwise I believe he will announce his departure this year,” Schumacher said Motorsport site by.
Verstappen is heavily connected to Mercedes and the team manager Toto wolff has admitted the discussions behind the scenes. Schumacher sees Red Bull’s situation more difficult Christian Horner after kicks.
– Max wants to win, or at least be in a position that profit is possible. I just don’t see how Pierre Wache [Red Bullin tekninen johtaja] would be able to build a car that really can do it without Adrian Newey Knowledge, Schumacher estimates.
– This season, the turn will no longer happen. Max wants to win again, I’m sure.
Schumacher hinted, according to the Motorsport site, that communication between Verstappen and Wolff has been referenced outside of the depot speeches.
– It is no coincidence that this week, two yachts are sailing off Sardinia, one of which is Toton and the other is Maxin. And I heard they may have sat down for coffee, Schumacher said.
In addition, he highlighted Verstappen’s interest in the GT3 category. Coincidentally, Mercedes is bringing a new car to that series.
Ralf Schumacher drove in formulas between 1997 and 2007. Aop