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Sports writing (EFE).- Dutch driver Max Verstappen, four-time Formula One world champion, confirmed this Thursday that he will remain with the Red Bull team next season, thus dispelling doubts and speculation about his future.
In recent months, some rumors pointed to a possible interest from Mercedes to incorporate the Dutchman, but Verstappen made it clear that his personal relationship with the head of Mercedes, Toto Wolff, does not influence his professional decision. "You can have a personal relationship with someone even if you don't have a work relationship with that person," he pointed out. Meanwhile, he explained that the conversations held with the team about next year are focused on technical and sporting aspects, but that there is no intention of changing teams.
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The 27-year-old driver, who has dominated the category in recent times, assured in statements to the official channel of the competition that the doubts about his continuity "must end now" and that his commitment to the Austrian team is firm. «People ramble a lot throughout the season, while the only one who really can or should speak doesn't speak, and that's me. Some people just like to stir up trouble, others just like to create drama, but for me it has always been quite clear and also for the coming year», the Dutchman pointed out a few days before the Hungarian Grand Prix is held. Verstappen clarifies his relationship with MercedesIn recent months, some rumors pointed to a possible interest from Mercedes to incorporate the Dutchman, but Verstappen made it clear that his personal relationship with the head of Mercedes, Toto Wolff, does not influence his professional decision. "You can have a personal relationship with someone even if you don't have a work relationship with that person," he pointed out. Meanwhile, he explained that the conversations held with the team about next year are focused on technical and sporting aspects, but that there is no intention of changing teams.
"It's time to put an end to all the rumors, and for me it has always been quite clear that I would stay anyway," he emphasized.
This announcement comes at a time of transition for Red Bull, following the departure of Christian Horner as team principal and the arrival of Laurent Mekies, who has taken over the leadership.
