Max Verstappen’s manager Raymond Vermeulen addresses F1 future rumours

Max Verstappen’s manager - Raymond Vermeulen - has dismissed the idea of his driver switching F1 teams in the near future.
(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing with Raymond Vermeulen (NLD) Driver Manager. Formula 1 World Championship,
(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing with Raymond Vermeulen (NLD) Driver Manager. …

Verstappen is on course to claim his third consecutive drivers’ championship in F1 2023, winning six of the opening eight races.

The Dutchman’s current deal doesn’t expire until 2028 witౠh Red Bull.

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Verstappen has often cast doubt ab💮out his long-term F1 future, hinting that he wants to try other forms of motorsport duringౠ his prime years.

“Why would Max make a switch now in this situation? We are not interested in that,” Vermeulen told FORMULA 1 magazine.

“But it's a small world, everyone and eve𒅌rything talks to 💧each other and we have a commitment until 2028.

“And as you can see, Max is in the role of his life, driving without pressure. Everyone g🎃ets the sa🥂me equipment, and everyone is free to try to beat Max.”

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 9, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Race
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 9, Canadian Grand…

Vermeulen ruled 🅷out working for any other F1 driver on the grid.

“I am very clear about this and I will continu𒈔e to work exclusively for Max,” he added. “I don't have the time o꧅r the energy for other things. 

“Max is like a family member, like a friend. I've known him since he was born.  I have a very different kind of relationship with him. I could never must𓄧er the energy I have for Max for someone else, and I won't do that.”

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