Verstappen should stay at Red Bull, not join Mercedes

Five Grands Prix behind him this Formula 1 season. The counter stands at four victories for his team, which seems well on its way to both world titles. Yet McLaren boss Zak Brown – never one to mince his words – refuses to shout that from the rooftops just yet. In an interview with De Telegraaf, the American discusses numerous themes prior to the Miami GP and returns to that one phone call with Max Verstappen's manager.

F1 News: Chances Verstappen will leave have ‘shrunk’ says delusional Marko

Dr. Helmut Marko has diminished concerns about Max Verstappen potentially leaving Red Bull, despite persistent rumors linked to internal struggles and performance issues. While rumors of a $100 million annual offer from Aston Martin circulate, Marko believes Verstappen prioritizes winning over financial incentives. With anticipated upgrades to the car, Red Bull aims to regain competitiveness after recent setbacks, although former driver Ralf Sch…

Verstappen should stay at Red Bull, not join Mercedes

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has expressed that he is unsurprised by Red Bull's recent dip in performance and pitlane efficiency, while revealing his preference for Max Verstappen to remain with the team rather than join rivals like Mercedes.

F1 News: Brown worried if Verstappen goes to Mercedes he will be unbeatable

(GMM) Zak Brown says he is not surprised Red Bull’s performance but also its smooth operations in the pitlane have taken a hit lately. It was only just over a … Read More The post F1 News: Brown worried if Verstappen goes to Mercedes he will be unbeatable appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.

Zak Brown is not surprised to see Red Bull facing difficulties after the wave of departure of the last two years. McLaren F1's CEO, on the other hand, is surprised at how Christian Horner and Helmut Marko assure that this has never affected Milton Keynes' team. "Lossing men like Adrian Newey, Rob Marshall, Jonathan Wheatley, and surely others, is not so surprising. And after what I read, Red Bull says above all that he won't miss them" surprises…

Brown warns against a Mercedes-Verstappen pairing in 2026

© XPB  Phillip van Osten 03/05/2025 at 15:1803/05/2025 at 15:44 McLaren CEO Zak Brown has admitted he would rather see Max Verstappen remain with Red Bull Racing than move to Mercedes next season, as Formula 1 braces for a seismic shift in technical regulations in 2026. Brown, whose team will continue to use Mercedes engines in the new...