Verstappen delivers Red Bull DEPARTURE call in era ending re…read more
Max Verstappen, the four-time Formula 1 world champion, has indicated that he may be ready to part ways with Red Bull in a revelation ahead of the 2025 season. After clinching his fourth consecutive world title in 2024, Verstappen faced challenges, including a notable slump in performance that saw him go without a win for 10 races. Despite this setback, he managed to fend off a strong challenge from McLaren’s Lando Norris, maintaining his dominance in the sport. However, the season was also marked by frustration on the team front. Verstappen’s struggles, compounded by teammate Sergio Perez’s poor results, allowed McLaren and Ferrari to capitalize, with McLaren eventually securing their first championship since 1998.
Looking ahead, Verstappen will have a new teammate next season, as Liam Lawson replaces Perez following the Mexican driver’s dismissal last month. While Verstappen has been taking a break from the F1 limelight, he shared his excitement about returning to the sport. In a recent appearance on the Talking Bull Podcast, the Dutch driver spoke about his anticipation for the new season. He expressed his eagerness to return to the factory and see his car, commenting, “When I come back to the factory the first time, you will get a bit of an idea. I am looking forward to seeing my own car.”
Verstappen also hinted at potential changes in the team’s livery for the upcoming season, expressing a desire for a fresh look. He remarked, “The livery, I hope it’s a bit different. We’ve had so many matte-blue cars, but sometimes it’s just nice to spice it up a little bit.” Verstappen’s comments suggest that he’s hoping for a change in aesthetic, moving away from the matte blue designs that have characterized Red Bull’s cars in recent years.
In a historic first, all 10 F1 teams and their drivers will reveal their 2025 liveries at a special event on February 18, 2025, at the O2 Arena in London. Fans are eagerly awaiting the reveal, but Verstappen joked that he wasn’t particularly excited about the event. He humorously remarked that he hoped to be “sick” during the week of the livery launch, showing a less enthusiastic side about the spectacle. As the 2025 season approaches, Verstappen’s comments have stirred speculation about his future with Red Bull, leaving fans wondering whether a departure could be on the horizon.
