Red Bull Racing has emerged as one of the most successful teams in Formula 1, particularly in recent years, overshadowing other prominent teams. Max Verstappen, their star driver, has been instrumental in this success, notably breaking the long championship streak of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Meanwhile, Mercedes, a historically dominant team, is striving to regain their momentum after facing challenges in recent seasons. Speculations abound that Toto Wolff, the team principal, is eyeing a potential move for Max Verstappen, along with the legendary engineer Adrian Newey, in a bid to bolster their competitiveness and reclaim their position at the forefront of Formula 1.
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Mercedes appears to have devised an even more aggressive strategy than Aston Martin to attract Adrian Newey.
It is very clear that Toto Wolff wants to take advantage of the tensions at Red Bull and try to attract Max Verstappen and Newey. At the same time, it's… pic.twitter.com/TaVgft58B2
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As per the recent post on X, “Mercedes appears to have devised an even more aggressive strategy than Aston Martin to attract Adrian Newey. It is very clear that Toto Wolff wants to take advantage of the tensions at Red Bull and try to attract Max Verstappen and Newey. At the same time, it’s not an easy task, beyond knowing how the interaction with James Allison would work.”
Mercedes Willing to Offer Max Verstappen a Bumper Multi-Million Contract
Max Verstappen has been a force to be reckoned with since his controversial 2021 title win against Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton. The Dutch Lion roared to victory, winning a staggering 21 out of 24 races last year. His aggressive driving style and unwavering determination have made him one of the most sought-after drivers in the sport.
Mercedes, currently facing challenges on the track, is reportedly willing to break the bank to secure Verstappen’s services. The German team is prepared to offer him a mouth-watering €150 million contract. But that’s not all—there’s an additional twist. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is also looking to bring in Helmut Marko, the mastermind behind Red Bull Racing, to tempt the three-time world champion.
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