The world of F1 buzzes with speculations-after Red Bull after the controversial departure of the long-time team Christian Horner will remain four times the world champion Max Verstappen in the hope of Mercedes this Wolff in the hope of his fifth title?
Last week, Formula 1 fans were sent to madness when social media warmed up with the theories of a secret meeting between the team leader Verstappen and Mercedes this Wolff.
It is said that the news appeared wild, that two yachts – one owned by Wolff and the other from Verstappen – were seen by cruise from the coast of Sardinia at the same time.
Former F1 Ralf Schumacher driver added fuel to the rumor during an interview with Formel1.de:
“There is no coincidence that two Sardinia yachts are sailing this week this week – one belongs to Wolff, the other to Max Verstappen. There is a good chance of having coffee together.”
Another fire was added to a situation where Flightradar24 flights show that the Verstappen’s private jet jet on the Italian island at about the same time was also seen in this area.
Speculation about the future of Verstappen has already grown due to the declining performance of the Red Bull, which stood this season several stages this season – from the P1 to P5 to the British Grand Prix, to car problems during Grand Prix qualifiers. The frustration of Verstappen was visible throughout the season.
After the mandate, they brought more weight after it was revealed that the Treaty of George Russell and Mercedes had not yet been restored. During the Austrian Grand Prix, neither Russell nor Wolff not deny that interviews with Verstappen could take place.
Although Verstappen is on the basis of a contract with Red Bull until 2028, there is a critical clause that allows him to leave if he is no longer in the rivalry of the championship – the clause that started to play after the British Grand Prix.
Schumacher believes that Verstappen will not accept the decision easily. Because Mercedes can create his future and Red Bull has made him what he is today, he also emphasized the fact that Max’s father would have a huge role in this decision.
“What defines Max is that this decision does not accept easily. He knows exactly to whom he owes his career – of course except for himself and his father – and this is the Red Bull, the team that brought him where he is today.”
Schumacher added that he thinks the turning point came during the British Grand Prix.
“I think it hit him on Sunday, that he couldn’t save it anymore and that it really influenced him. Once you feel there’s something beyond the scope, it’s hard to get back from it.”
With a long future ahead of us in Formula 1, Verstappen will have to make one of the most important decisions of his career. Will Red Bull convince their hero drivers to stay or bring Magic Tototo Wolff Verstappen to the silver arrows and turn it into the face of another chapter Mercedes?
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Published:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
July 17, 2025
