We are eternally grateful to Lewis Hamilton for his choice to drive for Ferrari in 2025. Two legends of the sport come together after all. Hamilton's departure from Mercedes leaves the door wide open for speculation about who should take the seat next to Russell. According to Helmut Marko, you can leave out the name Verstappen in this guesswork.
In return for Sport.de Marko tells that Verstappen will not accept a transfer offer from Mercedes. “Toto Wolff will try, but he won't succeed,” says Marko. According to the Red Bull advisor, too much has happened between Verstappen and Mercedes. Just think back to the 2021 British GP where Verstappen and Hamilton collided at high speed. According to Marko, Verstappen has 'a good conscience' and he has not forgotten Mercedes' allegations against the Verstappen camp.
'Hamilton has lost confidence in Mercedes'
An interview with Helmut Marko wouldn't be an interview with Helmut Marko if no smack was thrown at a competitor. That's why an eighty-year-old RB employee explains why Hamilton is going to Ferrari. On the one hand, it is said to be due to Hamilton's 'fascination for Ferrari', but on the other hand, the driver is also said to have lost 'confidence in Mercedes'.
But Marko can also respond positively to the switch. He says about Hamilton's transfer to Ferrari: “This is the best thing that could have happened in Formula 1 at this moment.” It brings excitement back to the racing class and Marko, as you have undoubtedly realized by now, is not averse to that. Then the big question remains open: who will go to Mercedes?
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