🧵THREAD #F1 The current 20 drivers possible driver moves with likelihood % and explanation ⬇️
#VERSTAPPEN 65% Mercedes Red Bull internal turmoil seems like both Horner & Verstappen can’t coexist beyond 2024, that coupled with the fact we are 2 years out from the 2026 reg change, and with rumours circulating that Red Bull are behind with engine development compared to…
…competitors. Mercedes are one of the automotive leading manufacturers in EV engine technology, so chances are high that they can nail the 2026 regs like they did in 2014. A possible 1 year of pain for long term gain like Lewis’ move in 2013.
25% Aston Martin With Honda becoming their engine supplier in 2026, Max has had the Honda connection through Honda’s partnership with Red Bull. Aramco have been rumoured to be moving to buy Aston Martin and have set Verstappen & Newey as main targets if the deal happens.
10% Leave F1 He may just choose to leave F1 altogether and seek pastures new. Max is a big family man and has talked about the strains of an ever inflated F1 calendar, he has also talked about doing other racing disciplines and being more involved in sim racing also.