In a recent interview with Auto Motor Und Sport, Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko stated that he was worried Max Verstappen could depart his outfit due to undisclosed performance targets not being met.
While Verstappen suddenly becoming available would undoubtedly attract many teams’ interest, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has yet to decide who will be Lewis Hamilton’s teammate beyond 2020 and has made it clear that he has not spoken to the Red Bull driver about a potential opportunity.
“First, we evaluate our current line up and discuss with the drivers what their views are before really entering into a proper discussion with anybody else,” said Wolff during an interview with Autosport. “And that is valid for any driver who can possibly bring something to the game at Mercedes, but we have some exciting junior drivers that merit being in F1.”
“Esteban [Ocon] being the one that fell through the chairs last year and putting all that puzzle into place is something that I would like to do over the next few months.”
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Meanwhile, the young Red Bull star denied any connection to the German outfit: “I guess there’s people who know more than me.”
Verstappen won last weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix in spectacular fashion to earn his first victory in 2019r and finally put an end t Mercedes’ utter dominance on the track each Sunday.
Speaking of Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton had some interesting things to say about a potential team-up with Verstappen in 2020: “People are always making up stuff. It’s the first I’ve heard of it. I think the team’s pretty happy with Valtteri and me.”
“I do know Max is definitely interested in opportunities. I don’t know, maybe. If there is [a move] then great. I don’t mind driving with you. I’ll drive against whoever.”
