Red Bull Confirms Verstappen- Mercedes Deal After E…read more
In a stunning turn of events, Red Bull Racing has officially confirmed that Max Verstappen will leave the team at the end of the current Formula 1 season, completing a sensational move to Mercedes following the dramatic activation of his exit clause.
The announcement sends shockwaves through the sport, as Verstappen — a three-time world champion and the face of Red Bull’s dominance — prepares to join their fiercest rivals. The Dutch driver is set to replace Lewis Hamilton, who will depart Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025, marking one of the most explosive driver transfers in F1 history.
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner released a short but telling statement:
“Max has been an extraordinary talent and a vital part of our success. While we’re disappointed to see him go, we respect his decision and remain focused on finishing the season at the highest level.”
The move comes after months of speculation and internal tensions within Red Bull’s leadership, with Verstappen reportedly growing uneasy about the team’s future direction. Mercedes, eager to rebuild and return to championship contention, pounced on the opportunity to secure the sport’s most dominant driver.
Though full contract details remain under wraps, sources suggest Verstappen has signed a multi-year deal with Mercedes, positioning him as the cornerstone of their next-generation revival.
With this bombshell now official, Formula 1 enters a new era — and the battle lines for 2025 are already being drawn.
