The Spanish pilot Fernando Alonso acknowledged that it is difficult for Max Verstappen to leave Red Bull in the near future, this in response to rumors suggesting a possible departure of the Dutchman from the Milton Keynes team due to the internal crisis unleashed by the investigation into Christian Horner at the beginning of the year.
Alonso was questioned in Suzuka about the possibility of Verstappen changing teams before the end of his agreement in 2028 and this would open a door for the two-time champion in Red Bullbut in the words of the Oviedo native, there is little chance that the Dutchman will leave for Mercedes as some have suggested.
“If Max leaves Red Bull that could have a big impact, but I don’t think there is a chance of that happening,” said the current Aston Martin driver.
The Spaniard considers that he cannot focus on a move by another driver to ensure his future. Alonso ends his contract in 2024 with the Silverstone team and rumors place him in negotiations to continue with Lawrence Stroll’s team, go to Mercedesmove to Red Bull or even think about retirement.
“I don’t think too much about Max. “I want to focus on my affairs,” indicated the pilot who noted that he hopes to have a decision “before the summer on whether I will continue competing or not,” from that he will define what the next step will be.
For now, Red Bull and Mercedes have a place available. At the house in Milton Keynes, Sergio Perez His contract expires at the end of this year and, although Helmut Marko, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, has indicated that the Mexican is doing the right thing, no decision has been made. In the silver arrows Lewis Hamilton will leave the team for Ferrari starting in 2025, leaving out Carlos Sainz, winner of the Australian Grand Prix.
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