If Red Bull’s strategy doesn’t work and Verstappen is forced to follow suit next year, his departure should be a done deal. In the coming season, the Dutchman can see which team can best cope with the new regulations. There is little doubt that every racing team would be willing to clear a place for what is unanimously the best driver in the field. The fact that Mercedes waited this year to extend the contract of the highly talented George Russell and Kimi Antonelli until Verstappen finally canceled underlines this.
Verstappen and Red Bull: What was considered a dream pairing for a long time could soon turn out to be just a temporary marriage. In any case, the current season is likely to give the four-time world champion a lot of thought.