As Sebastian Vettel said: “Everyone is a Ferrari fan“. All the drivers on the grid, even if they race for rival teams of the Prancing Horse, dream (more or less openly) of racing for the Rossa. For Ferrari, Lewis had been talked about for years Hamilton, now Max's words have also arrived Verstappen.
The new 2023 champion expressed his opinion admiration for the Maranello team and, although it is tied to Red Bull until at least 2028, could change team and land in Italy. There has already been a lot of talk about the expiry of his contract: previously there was even speculation of a training camp (he will be 31 years old), now it seems like the Dutchman instead will continue for a long time to come.
Verstappen in Ferrari, the words of the Dutchman
Regarding a possible move to Ferrari, here's what Verstappen had to say to Sports week. “Ferrari has an incredible history in the sport and is a great rival to compete with. A future in red? When my current contract ends, I will be 31 years old and I think I can still do well".
“I would like to keep, for my personal collection, the three single-seaters with which I became champion, but also Michael Schumacher's F2004. This is a fantastic car, but I don't know where to buy it. I hope John Elkann reads this interview and contacts me”.
What could happen?
Obviously these are just hypotheses now, but What would happen if the Verstappen-Ferrari move went through? His status as a sporting legend would certainly increase. If he managed to win in red, even more so. We will then have to see what he will do Leclerc.
The Monegasque has been the predestined at Ferrari for years and Verstappen certainly wouldn't come to Italy to be number 2. A possible farewell of the number 16 could open the doors, after 2028, to the three-time world champion. Even if for now these are only suggestions: Leclerc remains a Ferrari driver and Verstappen a Red Bull driver.
