Cricket predictions Journalist Benson: Mercedes would sign Vermstappen in the blink of an eye - no matter, to Russell or Antonelli
A quarrel with Russell will not affect Fertappen`s chances to go to Mercedes. BBC journalist Andrew Benson answered the question of whether the potential transfer of Max Ferstappen from Red Bull to Mercedes was less likely against the backdrop of public bickering with the new leader of the German team George Russell.
If we talk about the future of Fersstappen after the end of the season-2025, nothing has yet been decided. He has a contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, but there are ways to get rid of the agreement if he wants.
He has a number of options. The obvious option is Mercedes. If the possibility of Toto, Wolf would sign Vermstappen in the blink of an eye - no matter, in a couple to Russell or to Andrea Kimi Antonelli, a Lewis Hamilton replacement next year.
But Fersstappen is Fersstappen, the demand for it exists everywhere. In Ferrari, for example, what if Hamilton does not succeed? There may be a chance.
In Aston Martin, the contract at Fernando Alonso until the end of 2026, however, Vermstappen may want to wait until 2027, and then reunite with Honda and Edian Newi, if the car manifests himself well.
He may not rush. He will pause, see how the season-2025 will develop, and then make a decision, the reporter believes.
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