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Verstappen Sets One Condition for Any Ferrari Move at Monza

The Red Bull champion says only a credible title shot would justify leaving.

Sprint winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari and Third placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talk in parc ferme during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on March 22, 2025 in Shanghai, China.
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Overview

  • Speaking at Monza, Max Verstappen said he would consider Ferrari only if he believed he could win there, rejecting prestige as a reason to switch.
  • Verstappen has publicly committed to remain with Red Bull in 2026 and holds a long-term contract, keeping a near-term move off the table.
  • Reports of recent contacts between his camp and Mercedes persist, with Toto Wolff indicating discussions were not limited to a 2026 timeframe.
  • The 2026 rules overhaul will elevate the importance of power units, with Red Bull debuting its in-house Red Bull Powertrains unit in partnership with Ford.
  • Ferrari has Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton on multi-year deals, and Hamilton’s podium-less first 15 races in red underline the lack of immediate openings.