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Although it was under contract until 2028, Max Verstappen may well leave Red Bull at the end of the season. And for good reason, he has a clause in his contract allowing him to leave if the Austrian stable is not able to offer him a car capable of fighting for the title. This is the reason why Juan Pablo Montoya thinks that the Dutchman will leave.
« It’s very important, it’s starting to be activated ». Helmut Marko recently recognized it, the performance clause of Max Verstappen could well become active if the situation continues. Third in the pilot championship behind the two McLarenthe Dutchman does not seem to compete for the title this season behind the wheel of his RB21which could therefore precipitate his departure as confirmed La Gazzetta dello Sport This Thursday. Juan Pablo Montoya is also convinced that between Verstappen et Red Bullit’s over.
Montoya convinced that Verstappen will leave
« If I were max, I would be worried. Six months ago, he could have asked for any amount to go anywhere, and people would have paid him. With the way Red Bull is currently working, he could go see Toto and say to him: “Listen, I am ready to accept less than what was planned (in 2024) to drive your F1”. Is it ready to do that? In any case, this is the start of the end for Max Verstappen at Red Bull. That’s sure. But in a way, Max was fortunate to be driving the best car “, Esides the former Williams driver in remarks reported by NextGen-auto.com, before continuing.
“This is the start of the end for Max Verstappen at Red Bull”
« But this year, it’s a bit of a return to reality. Max wants to win, but if Red Bull is not competitive, the negotiation is very different. I think that the negotiation of a year ago, before his re-signing with Red Bull, when Toto [Wolff] was very clear about the recruitment of Max, was very different from what it would be today. The amount was incredible. McLaren also contacted Max to find out the amount before re-signing Piastri, and the amount was incredible. So, at one point, Max will have to make a decision: “Do I want to try to be driving the best car or do I just want to earn a lot of money where I am?” », Ajoute Juan Pablo Montoya.
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