Max Verstappen has not ruled out a move to Ferrari, suggesting he could make the switch once his Red Bull contract ends.
The newly crowned Dutch rider and three-time world champion has a contract with Red Bull until 2028, but that would make him just 31 years old and likely to have plenty of gas left in the tank.
Although he has hinted at an early retirement, it looks like another promotion could be on the horizon: a move to Ferrari.
Max Verstappen floats the idea of a future switch to Ferrari
The idea of Verstappen leaving Red Bull for Ferrari now seems absurd given the difference in the relative achievements of the two teams but the nature is changing Formula 1’s changes as well as the appeal of Ferrari make it a possibility in the future.
In an interview with Sportweek, the weekly newspaper of Gazzetta dello Sport, Verstappen considered this an option.
“It has an incredible history in this sport and is a great opponent to compete against. When my current contract expires I will be 31 years old and I think I can still do well,” he said.
Even five years in the future, Ferrari would surely be interested in acquiring the services of Verstappen and should chairman John Elkann need something to sweeten the deal, Verstappen has something in mind.
“I would like to keep for my personal collection the three single-seaters with which I was World Champion, but also Michael Schumacher’s F2004,” the Dutchman said.
“It’s a fantastic car, however, I don’t know where to buy it.”
Verstappen was then asked if it was an appeal to Elkann and he replied “Absolutely yes, I hope you read the interview and call me.”
Verstappen would not be the first Red Bull driver interested in owning that car with Sebastian Vettel admitting he tried to buy one before being priced out.
“It’s my favorite car,” Vettel said in 2020
“If you look at our cars, our cars are a lot bigger today.
“Obviously is that we have more downforce, but this car is 160-170 kg lighter than ours, so big difference.”
“There is this one, not exactly this one, but sold the same year , but it’s too expensive. An unbelievable car.
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