Between the Ferrari and the dream of regaining the drivers’ world title after three decades of abstinence are for the moment interposing Max Verstappen and the Red Bull. After a difficult start to the championship, with two retirements in the first three races, the Dutch champion has in fact collected five wins in the following six GPs, clearing his lead in the general classification. Charles Leclerc, ‘first striker’ of the Cavallino team, is third in the championship after the Montreal round, 49 points behind # 1. The Hasselt native has never developed a great bond with the redhead crowd over the years. His duels with Sebastian Vettel first and then Charles Leclerc and above all his statements on the “Ferrari cheating“Released in 2019 marked a clear break with the Italian supporters.
In the Netherlands, home of Verstappen, however, there are those who are convinced that the Prancing Horse should try to bring the reigning world champion into its ranks, in a sort of remake of the operation that landed in Maranello in 1996. Michael Schumacher. The 2021 world champion recently signed a extension of the contract with Red Bull in the very long term, which binds him to the Milton Keynes team until 2028. Tom Coronela WTCC veteran and commentator for the Dutch media, however, is convinced that one maxi offer it might tempt Verstappen into seriously considering wearing red.
“If I were in Ferrari and I were the Ferrari team principal, I would ask myself: how much will it cost to buy Max from Red Bull? Who says it can’t be done? – underlined Coronel, speaking in RacingNews365 F1 podcast – I’ve seen a lot of things happen with money. Then you immediately understand what Verstappen is worth. It’s worth an infinite amount, all Ferrari is worth “. Coronel is also convinced that Ferrari has the best car this season, and that a ‘red Verstappen’ would have even more advantage in the overall standings: “I am 100% convinced – concluded the Dutchman – what is the value of Max? That’s what Ferrari is willing to pay for him. This is in any case the reason why Red Bull hired him for the long term: because at least that way he knows he has the best driver at home.“.
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