Source: REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
[Saba Sports News] According to Lewis Hamilton,
the current F1 driver for Mercedes-Benz, the team has expressed their intention
to approach Red Bull Racing’s driver, Max Verstappen, after Hamilton leaves the
team at the end of the season. However, it is uncertain if Verstappen has any
plans to join Mercedes. Hamilton stated in an interview, “I don’t have any
exclusive news, but I am aware that the team has been in contact with Verstappen.
However, I don’t think Verstappen will leave because he has a great car with
Red Bull Racing.” The editor also agrees with Hamilton’s view, considering
Verstappen’s achievements at Red Bull Racing and the likelihood of a salary
increase. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, it seems unlikely that
Verstappen would leave the team without a valid reason. Therefore, the editor
believes that Mercedes-Benz may need to look for an alternative replacement for
Hamilton. Besides Verstappen, other names generating significant discussion
include Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz.