lI circus arrived at Suzuka, and we didn't have to wait too long before we started talking about the situation between Red Bull and Max Verstappen. The rider market is already in motion, and the winged bull's favorite remains at the center of discussions given the rumors of his possible farewell. Horner tries to keep at bay the hopes of those who would like to bring Verstappen into the team, reassuring everyone about the Dutchman's future.
Horner closes Verstappen: “He will stay with us”
Le advances of the team principal Toto wolff, who like a weasel put his finger in the wound seen there thorny situation to say the least, urged the Red Bull team principal to reassure the public about Max's future. The three-time world champion has a contract with Red Bull until 2028, but recent developments had led to thoughts of a premature farewell. Horner did not allow himself to be intimidated by the speculation, and as a good helmsman he calmed the waters: "We are 100% calm and assured that Verstappen will remain with us".
During the press conference, Max also added his speaking about the relationship with Honda: "I have a contract with Red Bull until 2028. After that, I first want to see if I want to continue. This is the most important thing for me. It doesn't really matter where, so I don't think about these things at the moment.". In short, the driver situation at Red Bull enjoys apparent stability for the number 1, but can the same be said for Perez?
Driver situation: and Perez?
Horner continued by declaring that he did not want to rule out maintaining the Verstappen-Perez pairing: "Perez started the season well, and his contract will expire at the end of the year. Clearly we watch the market and we look at all the options, but the seat belongs to Checo and only he can lose it". That is how the team principal indirectly wanted to warn Max's squire, not excluding - implicitly - the possible arrival of some new faces. Above all, Fernando Alonso observes the situation carefully.
STATEMENT SOURCE: formulapassion
