According to reports, Max Verstappen can leave Red Bull . Former Formula 1 driver Gerhard Berger has recently shared his insights on the current situation at Red Bull Racing. The 2023 season witnessed unprecedented dominance from the Milton Keynes-based team, leaving rival teams struggling to match their pace and performance. Berger, a former Ferrari driver, believes that reality often diverges from what is imagined in the world of F1.
While Red Bull prepares for the upcoming season, they are aware of the difficulty in replicating their dominant form. As the F1 landscape evolves, all eyes will be on the battle between teams, and Max Verstappen’s move to Mercedes would change the entire racing scenario.
Berger has given more weight to the rumors of Red Bulls star driver Max Verstappen joining Mercedes
“As things stand now: Horner is staying, Helmut Marko and Adrian Newey are leaving and Max is going to Mercedes.”He wrote on Twitter.
Gerhard Berger gives his opinion on the situation at Red Bull
"As things stand now: Horner is staying, Helmut Marko and Adrian Newey are leaving and Max is going to Mercedes."
— RBR Daily (@RBR_Daily) March 4, 2024
Max Verstappen has been phenomenal for Red Bull
Berger acknowledges that Red Bull has set the bar exceptionally high, making it challenging for other teams to catch up. If Red Bull maintains its current lineup of drivers, including Max Verstappen, surpassing their performance will be no easy task. However, Berger emphasizes that if other teams genuinely want to challenge Red Bull, they must be willing to take radical measures.
Among the contenders, Berger points to Ferrari as a constructor capable of challenging Red Bull’s supremacy. Ferrari consistently delivered strong performances throughout the 2023 season, with any setbacks primarily related to strategic decisions rather than raw performance. The Maranello-based team remains a trusted force in Formula 1.
Interestingly, Berger also suggests that Mercedes could pose a threat to Red Bull. Despite a rollercoaster performance in 2023, the pairing of Lewis Hamilton and the Brackley team cannot be underestimated. Additionally, Berger mentions McLaren as another team with the potential to challenge Red Bull.
While Red Bull prepares for the upcoming season, they are aware of the difficulty in replicating their dominant form. As the F1 landscape evolves, all eyes will be on the battle between teams, and Verstappen’s move to Mercedes adds an intriguing twist to the narrative.
