F1 News: Mercedes 'will try' SHOCK Max Verstappen move to replace Lewis Hamilton

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Mercedes 'will try' SHOCK Verstappen move to replace Hamilton

Mercedes could reportedly be lining up another sensation move for F1

Tyler Rowlinson

Tuesday 6 February 2024 21:57

Helmut Marko has claimed that Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff will try to contact Max Verstappen about a move to replace Lewis Hamilton after the Brit's move to Ferrari.

Hamilton's impending switch has caused chaos in what had previously looked like a relatively settled drivers' market at the top of the grid, with speculation abound.

Several names have already been linked with the vacant seat, including Fernando Alonso, Alex Albon and a possible shock return for four-time champion Sebastian Vettel.

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And according to the director of Red Bull Marko, the Mercedes boss may try to speak to the reigning world champion about a shock move, but that it will not be a success.

Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari leaves a seat vacant at Mercedes

Mercedes could approach Max Verstappen over a potential move

But Helmut Marko says they will be unsuccessful as much as they try

Marko awaits Mercedes approach for Verstappen

Speaking with sport.de, Marko is preparing for the Dutchman to be contacted by the silver arrows to potentially lure him to the team.

Moreover, Mercedes have struggled to keep up with the world champions since the end of the turbo-hybrid era and Hamilton’s departure indicates that they still may be a way away from challenging them anytime soon.

Max Verstappen Lewis Hamilton Ferrari Mercedes Toto Wolff Helmut Marko