The future of Max Verstappen in Formula 1 is a hot topic at the moment. Speculation about a possible move to McLaren, the possibility of staying one more year with Red Bull, or even leaving due to his discontent with the new 2026 regulations is generating a lot of interest in the paddock.
What has taken the spotlight recently is the opinion of Bernie Ecclestone, the former head of Formula 1, who has urged the Dutch driver to consider a move to Ferrari. Ecclestone, who managed the category before its sale to Liberty Media in 2017, shared his thoughts at the Austrian Grand Prix.
At one point in his intervention, Ecclestone expressed that if he had a team, the first step would be to bring on Verstappen, asserting that it would be more profitable than trying to improve the vehicle. “If I had a team now, the first thing I would want to do is bring in Max, no matter the cost, because it’s cheaper than improving the car,” he stated.
Additionally, he commented on the dilemma Verstappen may face regarding his decision. “If he stays, it’s really difficult; if he leaves, where can he go?”, he said, adding that he, in the past, would have advised Verstappen to move to Ferrari.
Ecclestone also mentioned that he has discussed this issue with Christian Horner, the former head of Red Bull, who has not returned to the paddock since his departure. “Christian is in a complicated situation; any decision he makes will be criticized if it doesn’t succeed,” he asserted.
Meanwhile, Verstappen’s situation and his future options remain a topic of intense debate among fans and experts of Formula 1.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
