Verstappen-to-Mercedes Rumours Not a Surprise: Ex-Red Bull Driver
The F1 world has been abuzz with rumors of Max Verstappen potentially leaving Red Bull to join Mercedes, and it seems that a former Red Bull driver is not surprised by the speculation. Pierre Gasly, who drove for the Austrian team from 2017 to 2019, believes that it’s only natural for Verstappen to explore his options, given the current state of the Red Bull car.
Verstappen has been with Red Bull since the beginning of his F1 career, and while he has achieved great success with the team, including winning the 2021 World Championship, Gasly believes that the Dutch driver is not getting the best car available. He stated in an interview, “Any driver wants the best car available and that’s not what Verstappen gets at the minute. I think it’s normal that he’d be looking at his options.”
Gasly’s comments come at a time when Red Bull is struggling to match the pace of their rivals, Mercedes and Ferrari. The team has been working to improve their car, but it seems that they are still some way off from being competitive with the top two teams.
Verstappen has been with Red Bull since 2016, and during that time, the team has won several championships, including the 2021 World Championship. However, despite the success, Gasly believes that Verstappen is not getting the best car available.
It’s worth noting that Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull runs until the end of the 2025 season, but that hasn’t stopped the rumors about his potential departure. Mercedes is said to be interested in signing the Dutch driver, and it’s believed that they are willing to offer him a significant contract to join their team.
While Gasly’s comments may not come as a surprise to many F1 fans, they do highlight the importance of having the best car in the sport. In F1, having a competitive car can make all the difference between winning and losing, and Verstappen’s departure from Red Bull could be a significant blow to the team’s chances of success.
Red Bull has been working to improve their car, and they have made some significant changes for the 2023 season. However, despite these changes, the team is still struggling to match the pace of their rivals.
It’s clear that the rumors about Verstappen’s potential departure from Red Bull are not going away anytime soon. While it’s impossible to predict what the future holds, it’s clear that the Dutch driver is not getting the best car available, and it’s only natural for him to explore his options.
In conclusion, Gasly’s comments highlight the importance of having the best car in F1. While Verstappen has achieved great success with Red Bull, it’s clear that he is not getting the best car available, and it’s only natural for him to explore his options. Only time will tell what the future holds for Verstappen, but one thing is certain – F1 fans will be eagerly awaiting the developments.
