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: Jealous of Hamilton, Verstappen will activate a secret clause?

Arthur Mountain

Journalist

Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master's degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.

Under contract until 2028 with Red Bull, Max Verstappen could however decide to leave the Austrian team well before the end of his lease. Indeed, several exit clauses allow him to find himself on the market in order to join a new team. And it is not impossible that the four-time world champion would be tempted by this idea, especially after seeing the enthusiasm generated by the signing of Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.

Became a four-time world champion Formula 1Max Verstappen is however aware that the competition will be tougher than ever in 2025, and probably even more so in 2026, a season whose hierarchy is still impossible to read with the change in regulations and the revolution in engines, fuels and recovery of energy. Red Bull took the risk of designing its own engine, with help from Ford, which could cause concern Max Verstappen facing engine manufacturers as powerful and experienced as Ferrari, Honda or even Mercedes. Therefore, the Dutch driver could well consider a departure in 2026.

Verstappen envious of the excitement generated by Hamilton's arrival at Ferrari?

And for this, he has numerous exit clauses which allow him to end his engagement with Red Bull. They concern the performance of the team or the presence maintained or not ofHelmut Markodont Max Verstappen is very close. And above all, according to THE TEAM the four-time champion followed with a certain desire the enthusiasm aroused by the signing of Lewis Hamilton chez Ferrari. A small form of jealousy that even makes people say Verstappen that « every driver dreams of one day driving for Ferrari “. An outing that is never trivial when it is made by a quadruple world champion. And even more so in such a situation.

A departure in 2026 cannot be ruled out

Indeed, THE TEAM adds that taking into account the engine revolution of 2026, Max Verstappen could very well test the market and be interested in teams powered by experienced brands likeAston Martin which will be propelled by a block Honda. And the four-time world champion knows the Japanese engine manufacturer who supplied the engines very well. Red Bull. The idea of ​​seeing land Verstappen chez Aston Martinwhere he would find Jonathan Wheatley et Adrian Neweytwo former minds of the Austrian team, cannot be ruled out.

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