Guenther Steiner Claims Mercedes No Longer Needs Max Verstappen
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Motorsport WeekSat 15 Aug · 11:30 UTCupdated Tue 18 Aug · 17:10 UTC0 commentscomments
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Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has stated that Mercedes' need for Max Verstappen has diminished. He suggests that the team may have already identified a promising talent in Kimi Anton.
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Mercedes no longer needs Max Verstappen, says Guenther SteinerFormer Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes' need to sign Max Verstappen has faded, suggesting the Brackley outfit has already found "the next Max Verstappen" in Kimi Antonelli. Verstappen's F1 future has been the subject of paddock rumours for some time, particularly with Red Bull struggling to keep up with Mercedes at the front of the grid in 2026. The Dutchman has ... Keep readingMotorsport.comFirst to reportRead →Sat 15 Aug · 11:30 UTC
Ex F1 team boss Guenther Steiner claims Mercedes “don’t need” Max VerstappenEx-Haas team boss Guenther Steiner makes bold Mercedes claim amid Max Verstappen's uncertain F1 future.CrashRead →Mon 17 Aug · 08:46 UTC
Guenther Steiner claims Mercedes don’t need Max Verstappen thanks to Kimi AntonelliFormer Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes no longer needs to pursue Max Verstappen, citing Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s breakout performances in 2026. Verstappen has long faced speculation surrounding a potential switch to Brackley. However, Red Bull has struggled to match Mercedes’ dominant pace this season, leaving the four-time World Champion sixth in the Drivers’…Motorsport WeekRead →Tue 18 Aug · 17:00 UTCIn this story
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