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Wow. Max is quite an intelligent guy. I give him a kittle more ratings now.Wouter wrote: ↑07 Mar 2024, 08:50Max yesterday to the press:
.Max on his Red Bull future
Are you sure you will stay at Red Bull until 2028?
Well that was always the intention of signing, that’s why we signed for so long to be here. And of course it’s about the performance of the car. And of course from 2026 onwards that’s a bit of a question mark with new regulations. But I knew that when I signed the contract. But I also know what they have done for me in my career.
So yeah, the intention is of course absolutely to stay with this team because I really enjoy it, and I’m also really happy within the team.
And yeah, as long as we perform there is no reason also to leave.
Would you ever envisage being at Mercedes?
The thing is, I think nobody would have seen that Lewis would move to Ferrari. And that is not related to F1. You never know in general life what happens, or comes to you, or happens around you or what might influence you, so you can never say 100 per cent that that is how it is going to be, and that is the way I approach my life.
I am very relaxed and very happy at the team and the performance is there so there is no reason to leave.
Max on remaining with his father and manager
Will you stay with your Dad and Raymond?
I don’t see myself in F1 without them by my side. Everyone in general, even if you have arguments or not, there are things that can be worked out. Everyone is man enough and respectful enough anyway.
I have not always agreed with everything that has happened – and I am not talking about lately – just in general in F1 and that is where sometimes it is good to have a discussions. You might agree to disagree, that is what happens in a relationship.
Do you share your father’s comments?
Well of course, I’m the driver so I don’t know what is happening higher up, right? But from my side. I’m contracted to focus on the performance side of things. And that is my plan this weekend. And what has been said in Bahrain from everyone basically is to leave that behind and hopefully have a bit more of a quieter weekend.
Your father said Red Bull might explode. Do you agree?
I don’t know. I mean, I hope not. It shouldn’t. It’s a strong company, a strong team, a lot of strong team members. So normally not.
Have you spoken to him about his comments?
I was with him until yesterday, so this morning basically. I mean, we speak all the time. We’re a team. It’s me, my dad and Raymond [Vermeulen, Verstappen’s manager] all together. And that will always be like that also. But I guess he clearly felt like that. But I think from my side, it doesn’t matter like being on one side or the other side.
Of course, as the son of my dad, it would be weird to be on a different side. But from my side I just want to focus on the performance side of things and have less talk about what is happening outside of the track than the actual performance. We have a great car and we’re looking forward to a great year.
Can you stay at Red Bull if Horner remains?
Well we are at the moment. I saw a lot of stories about that, which was a bit weird to read. But from my side, what I want, and it doesn’t matter who is involved in the team or not, it’s to have a quiet environment where everyone is happy to work.
Trust me Ford doesn't know what's going on on the inside. Even Helmut seemed left out in the dark a bit by those in the know. And it's not surprising.
More importantly people are acting like this Ford deal was signed in the last week and the cars quickly repainted. That deal has been in place since well before this blew up.PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑07 Mar 2024, 13:44Trust me Ford doesn't know what's going on on the inside. Even Helmut seemed left out in the dark a bit by those in the know. And it's not surprising.
I'd say for him Max not in that RB would be opportunity enough ..
I never said it was confirmed, don't put words in my mouth. I just said you could work it out from the screenshots.
https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/263027/r ... rtner.htmlFord has made a major statement about its support for Red Bull by confirming its title sponsorship of the Formula 1 team’s F1 Academy programme.
GPblog can say with clarity, however, that all these rumours are false. Ford has no intention whatsoever of breaking the deal with Red Bull. Preparations for the '26 season are of course in full swing, and Ford and Red Bull will continue to work on a power unit for the season in which F1 regulations will be completely overhauled.
Yes I was thinking this, it's clever, treading the tightrope!PlatinumZealot wrote: ↑07 Mar 2024, 13:41Wow. Max is quite an intelligent guy. I give him a kittle more ratings now.
Christian Horner's sexting accuser has been dramatically suspended by Red Bull, it emerged today - as the F1 boss broke cover in Saudi Arabia without his wife Geri Halliwell ahead of this weekend's Grand [\quote]
That's consistent with saying they haven't sacked her, as she's still technically employed whilst suspended.Watto wrote: ↑07 Mar 2024, 14:34The Daily Mail running with it too
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... -bull.html
Christian Horner's sexting accuser has been dramatically suspended by Red Bull, it emerged today - as the F1 boss broke cover in Saudi Arabia without his wife Geri Halliwell ahead of this weekend's Grand [\quote]
FFS how pathetic, what do you mean by this exactly....myurr wrote: ↑07 Mar 2024, 14:48The telegraph is reporting it now as well: https://twitter.com/telegraphsport/stat ... SykhTElDJQ
Fair to say it's most likely true with so many outlets covering it. They better have a really good reason to be celebrating International Women's Day like this.