Jos Verstappen delivers Red Bull ULTIMATUM over son’s F1 future.
Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull has become even more uncertain due to a statement from his father, former Formula 1 driver Jos Verstappen.
Verstappen, currently racing for the Red Bull F1 team, secured his fourth straight world championship title in 2024. Once again, he dominated the competition by clinching the trophy with two races remaining.
F1 HEADLINES: Verstappen Announces SURPRISE Departure with Heartfelt Goodbye to Team Nevertheless, the Dutchman experienced a 10-race stretch without a victory midway through the season when Red Bull encountered a significant decline in the performance of their RB20. This downturn allowed Lando Norris and McLaren to mount an impressive challenge for the championship.
Although Norris couldn’t surpass Verstappen, McLaren clinched the constructors’ title from Red Bull. The team from Milton Keynes had to settle for a modest third place as Ferrari also moved ahead of them by the season’s end.
Red Bull’s 2024 shift from unparalleled dominance to difficulty in securing consecutive victories has prompted some to speculate that they might already be facing significant challenges heading into 2025.McLaren is poised for another strong performance with the continually strengthening driver duo of Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Meanwhile, Ferrari now boasts a seven-time world champion in Lewis Hamilton alongside the exceptionally talented Charles Leclerc.Verstappen’s contract with the team extends until 2028; however, it is believed to contain exit clauses dependent on the team’s capability to provide him with a championship-contending car.Currently, the father of the four-time champion, Jos Verstappen, has hinted that his son’s future is not entirely guaranteed.
He warned Red Bull to ensure they supply their star driver with a competitive car. Earlier this year, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff mentioned that Verstappen was his top target for drivers, fueling strong speculation about the Dutchman potentially joining Mercedes in the future.In an interview with the Münchner Merkur/tz media group, Jos Verstappen stated, “Red Bull needs to develop a car that’s easier to drive.
There’s little room for optimism when considering the latter half of 2024.”When questioned about his son’s future, the 52-year-old responded: “Anything is possible. He can remain with Red Bull if he finds value in it. His aim is to win races. If he believes that achieving this goal at Red Bull becomes impossible, considering a change isn’t off the table.”the question.”
